Hunt 1000 - 2026

One thousand kilometres. Twenty-three thousand+ metres of climbing. One line drawn from Canberra to Melbourne, straight through the heart of the Australian Alps.

The Hunt 1000 is a self-supported bikepacking journey across some of the most remote and beautiful country in Australia. From the start in Canberra, you'll link backcountry trails, high plains, snow gum woodlands and towering native forest — past historic alpine huts, through river crossings and hike-a-bikes, over fast gravel and rough all the way to Melbourne.

There's no support vehicle, no course marshals, no one to carry your gear. You carry what you need, make your own calls, and take on the mountains at your own pace. That's the whole point. Every rider who rolls out of Canberra is responsible for their own ride — and every rider who reaches Melbourne has earned it.

The route is refreshed each year, so no two editions are the same. Expect remote campsites, big days, cold starts, and the kind of high-country riding you'll be telling stories about for years.

Grand Finish — Saturday 5th December 2026, Melbourne. You select your departure date...

• A meticulously planned route through the Australian Alps

• GPS files with campsites and resource notes (released early November)

• Ride With GPS "Pro" account access

• Virtual rider information session

• Rider group chat before and during the ride

• 2026 Hunt 1000 sew-on patch

• Live tracking via MAProgress (Tracking fee included, device rental is not)

• Optional rider profile on the Hunt Bikepacking website

• Route cheat sheet

• A celebration in Melbourne Sat eve 5th Dec

By entering the Hunt 1000, you're taking on a self-supported route with no official support on course. Riders must be fully self-sufficient and accept complete responsibility for their own safety, navigation and decision-making throughout. This is the same structure the Hunt has always run on.