FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Great Tarmac Rally 2026
The Great Tarmac Rally has always been the crown jewel of Australian tarmac rallying – but in 2026, it shifts into overdrive.
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For the first time ever, this iconic event becomes a three-day marathon of speed and stamina, uniting three of Victoria’s most legendary rally roads: Lake Mountain Road, the notorious Reefton Spur, and the relentless Eildon–Jamieson Road.
With 350+ kilometres of closed-road competition, it’s the longest, toughest, and most exhilarating challenge on the ATR calendar.
Friday launches from Marysville with the trek up and down Lake Mountain Road – an alpine ascent where wide sweepers give way to tight, twisting corners. Crews will battle everything from fog and sleet to dazzling sunshine, often in the space of a single stage.
Saturday raises the stakes on the Eildon–Jamieson Road. Across six stages and more than 110 competitive kilometres, drivers will be pushed to their limits on this unforgiving stretch of tarmac.
Sunday belongs to the legendary Reefton Spur – 37 kilometres with a jaw-dropping 95% corner ratio, carving through alpine forest with breathtaking views over the Upper Yarra Catchment Basin. Relentless, technical, and spectacular, it’s a stage that tests the very best.
Get ready for three days, three legendary roads, one unforgettable rally.
Eildon Easter Twilight Market
The Eildon Easter Twilight Market hosts a great variety of local food and beverage trucks, as well as local producers with a wide array of goods to try or buy. This will showcase the abundance of quality local artisans, artists and creators. There will be live music showcasing local youth and artists.
The afternoon starts with their youth lineup from Paul Ray Music Group. Followed by the sensational Herberts – not to be missed.
There will be many extra family-friendly activities. An Easter bonnet parade will be lots of fun for all ages. There are prizes for the best creations. Make it at home, or create it on site at the Easter bonnet stall. Free Easter Eggs will be given out.
Bring along your picnic blanket or chairs and relax, enjoy great music, food and drinks on the beautiful banks of the Eildon Pondage. A great family day out, all for a gold coin donation. This is a pet friendly event and dogs must be on a lead at all times.