YOUR JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
For international travellers, Perth Airport is your arrival point into Western Australia. From there, you’ll travel by road to the event region.
Domestic travellers have the option to fly directly into Busselton-Margaret River Airport.
The event hub is in Busselton and Nannup hosts the race.
| DESTINATION | DISTANCE FROM PERTH AIRPORT | DRIVE TIME |
| Busselton (Event Hub) | 230 km | ~2.5 hrs |
| Nannup (Race Course) | 275 km | ~3 hrs |
FLYING TO PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Perth Airport is Western Australia’s primary international gateway, well-connected globally with around 28 international airlines operating direct services from the UK, the Middle East, South Africa, New Zealand and across Asia – making arrival simpler than many international travellers expect.
Domestic flights operate daily from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Darwin, with flight time from Sydney averaging around four hours.
TRAVELLING TO THE EVENT REGION
From Perth, travelling by road is the most flexible option. Rental cars are available directly from Perth Airport and throughout the city.
| LEG | DISTANCE | DRIVE TIME |
| Perth Airport → Busselton | 230 km | ~2.5 hrs |
| Perth Airport → Nannup | 285 km | ~3 hrs |
| Busselton → Nannup | 60 km | ~45 mins |
| Busselton Margaret River Airport → Nannup | 50 km | ~45 mins |
Private transfers and shuttle services will also operate during race week, providing convenient connections between Perth, Busselton and Nannup.
Domestic travellers: A second airport option exists – Busselton Margaret River Airport receives direct domestic flights and sits just 45 minutes from Nannup, making it a convenient alternative to driving the full distance from Perth.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT LOCATIONS
BUSSELTON – HOST CITY & EVENT HUB
Busselton is your base for the championships, hosting:
- Registration
- Race week functions and community activities
NANNUP – RACE COURSES
The races are held in and around Nannup, featuring:
- Courses made up of over 80% gravel
- Start and finish in the same location
EXPLORE THE REGION
With so many beautiful towns nearby the Championships event locations why not take a moment to discover The Host Region?
OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNER
Sportive Breaks is the Official Travel Partner of the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships.
Their experienced team manages the details so you can focus on racing, enjoying the event and discovering the region. Packages include local support throughout your stay, mechanical assistance, and dedicated transport for you and your bike between accommodation in Busselton and the race start in Nannup.
Find out more about the official travel packages:
From arrival to race day logistics, Sportive Breaks provides a seamless way to experience the Championships.
Find out more here.
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