Australian MotoGP (Adelaide) 2027: race weekend guide and things to do nearby

12 to 14 November 2027 · ProvisionalAdelaide, Australia

Australian MotoGP (Adelaide) fills Adelaide with fans for three days, but the track only runs for a few hours a day. Practice starts around lunchtime, qualifying leaves the morning free and the day after the race is open. This guide fills those gaps.

Tours in Adelaide Hotels for these dates Official site

Know before you go

MotoGP moves from Phillip Island to Adelaide in 2027, subject to homologation.
The Barossa and McLaren Vale wine regions are under an hour from the city.

Airport to Adelaide Street Circuit, Victoria Park

Adelaide airport (ADL) is 15 minutes from the city by taxi or JetBus.

The new street circuit is in the East Parklands, walking distance from the city centre.

Public transport directions to Adelaide Street Circuit, Victoria Park

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	West End	Cheaper hotels.
Mid-range	East End	Near the parklands circuit.
Splurge	North Terrace	Grand hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Ibis Adelaide
Mid-range: Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide
Splurge: Eos by SkyCity

Links search the nights from 11 November to 15 November. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual MotoGP weekend schedule for 12 to 14 November 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Thursday 11 November

Nothing on track that matters yet. Check in, then use the afternoon.

Half-dayCleland Wildlife Park Half day · Family
Koalas and kangaroos.
EatPeel Street Laneway bars

Practice day

Friday 12 November

First practice rarely starts before lunchtime, so the morning is free.

Half-dayAdelaide Central Market tour Half day · Food
Market tastings.
EatAdelaide Central Market Covered market

Qualifying day

Saturday 13 November

Support races fill the morning. Skip them for a slow start in town and reach the track after lunch.

Free ideaGlenelg beach by tram.
FreeBotanic Garden.

Race day

Sunday 14 November

Go to the track early and stay after the flag: leaving straight away means the worst of the traffic.

After darkRundle Street.

The day after

Monday 15 November

A full free day before the flight home. This is the best day for a longer trip out of town.

Full dayKangaroo Island day trip Full day · Family
Wildlife by ferry or flight.
EatGouger Street Chinatown dining

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Kangaroo Island day trip

Wildlife by ferry or flight.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Cleland Wildlife Park

Koalas and kangaroos.

See times and prices

Adelaide Zoo pandas.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Kangaroo Island day trip

Wildlife by ferry or flight.

See times and prices

Full day · Food

Barossa Valley wine tour

Shiraz country.

See times and prices

Full day · Food

McLaren Vale and d'Arenberg Cube

Wine and the Cube.

See times and prices

After dark

Rundle Street.

5 tours worth booking for Australian MotoGP (Adelaide)

Tour	Length	Good for
Kangaroo Island day trip	Full day	Families
Cleland Wildlife Park	Half day	Families
Adelaide Central Market tour	Half day	Food lovers
Barossa Valley wine tour	Full day	Food lovers
McLaren Vale and d'Arenberg Cube	Full day	Food lovers

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Adelaide Central Market Covered market
Gouger Street Chinatown dining
Peel Street Laneway bars

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Art Gallery of South Australia.
SA Museum.

Getting around on event days

Free city tram and buses in the centre.
Tap on with a contactless card on trains, trams, buses and ferries in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
Uber, DiDi and taxis are easy; distances outside the centres are long.

Day trips from Adelaide

Barossa: 1 hour
Hahndorf: 30 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Australian MotoGP (Adelaide).

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Questions people ask

When is Australian MotoGP (Adelaide) 2027?

The next edition is 12 to 14 November 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Adelaide Street Circuit, Victoria Park?

Adelaide airport (ADL) is 15 minutes from the city by taxi or JetBus. The new street circuit is in the East Parklands, walking distance from the city centre.

Where should I stay for Australian MotoGP (Adelaide)?

For most visitors the best base is East End: Near the parklands circuit.

What can we do between sessions at Australian MotoGP (Adelaide)?

Good short outings in Adelaide include Cleland Wildlife Park, Adelaide Central Market tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Australian MotoGP (Adelaide)?

Family-friendly picks: Kangaroo Island day trip, Cleland Wildlife Park. Adelaide Zoo pandas.

How far is Adelaide Street Circuit, Victoria Park from Adelaide centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. The new street circuit is in the East Parklands, walking distance from the city centre.

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