Endurance Racing

2027 Intercontinental GT Challenge Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour

Name: 2027 Intercontinental GT Challenge Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour
Start: 2027-02-12
End: 2027-02-14
Location: Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit

Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, Bathurst, Australia12–14 Feb 20273 days

Why You Should Go

International GT3 teams racing for 12 hours on Mount Panorama, with the paddock in every ticket

Format

Three Day Race Weekend

Crowd

55,231 over three days in 2026 (organiser figure)

Vibe

Twelve hours of GT3 racing on the Mountain

About This Event

International GT3 teams, factory drivers and local Supercars names share cars for 12 hours on Mount Panorama, the Bathurst circuit that is a public road for the rest of the year. The Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour opens the 2027 Intercontinental GT Challenge, and the paddock is open to every ticket holder.

1What to Expect

A race that starts before dawn: In 2026 the race started at 5:45am on Sunday, so the first hours ran before sunrise. The 2027 start time is not out yet.

Friday and Saturday build up: Practice runs on Friday 12 February and qualifying on Saturday afternoon, with a support race programme across all three days.

Private testing on Thursday: Thursday 11 February is private testing, open only to competitors and to ticket holders with a campground booking.

Off track: The organiser lists premium car displays, the latest performance and electric cars, brand activations, entertainment zones, bars and food.

2Best Way to Experience It

Gold

The top of the Mountain

The organiser names the top of the Mountain as one of the best spots on a general admission ticket, and McPhillamy Park sits beside Skyline and the Esses. A Mountain Access Pass, from AU$75 (2027), lets a vehicle park in a set area up there while racing is on.

Silver

The hill at Turn 1

The grassy hill at Turn 1 is the organiser's other pick for general admission, looking down at the cars braking into the first corner.

Bronze

A Pit Lane Walk

Pit Lane Walk tickets, from AU$35 a day (2027), take fans along pit lane to see the teams behind the roller doors.

About the Venue

The venue

Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit

6.21 km

See the venue guide Directions

3Nearby Accommodation

While you're in the area

Experiences near Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit

Museum1 km away

National Motor Racing Museum

★ 4.7 (1,618) · Bathurst, New South Wales

Eatery1 km away

Chicane Bar & Grill

★ 3.8 (146) · Bathurst, New South Wales

Accommodation1 km away

Rydges Mount Panorama

★ 4.3 (1,292) · Bathurst, New South Wales

Accommodation1 km away

The Cutting Mount Panorama

★ 5.0 (7) · Bathurst, New South Wales

Accommodation2 km away

Ambleside Mt Panorama

Bathurst, New South Wales

Accommodation37 km away

Artisans Park

Turondale, New South Wales

Motorbike Experience88 km away

Bilpin Moto Adventures

★ 5.0 (14) · Bilpin, New South Wales

Accommodation88 km away

The Old School Bus

Bilpin, New South Wales

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

The circuit is on Mountain Straight in South Bathurst.
Bathurst Regional Council puts it about 200 km, or about 2.5 hours, northwest of Sydney by the Great Western Highway.
Priority Parking next to the Main Entry Gate (Gate 4) is from AU$65 (2027) for the three days.

Public transport

Bathurst Railway Station is at the bottom of Keppel Street.
The Bathurst Bullet and the Dubbo XPT run from Sydney daily, and bookings are essential.
No event shuttle for 2027 is published yet.

Rideshare and taxis

Uber operates in Bathurst.
Pickup times can be longer than in bigger cities, and rides can be reserved up to 90 days ahead.

Best value route

Take the train to Bathurst, then a rideshare or taxi to the circuit.

Tickets and entry

Tickets

General admission is from AU$50 a person a day (2027), sold through the event site and Ticketek.

Bringing things in

Folding chairs are allowed.
Couches and lounge chairs are not.
No viewing platforms or structures.
Dogs are not allowed, except guide and assistance dogs.

On the day

Weather

Bathurst Airport averages a top of 27.7°C and a low of 13.7°C in February.
Bring sun protection for the day and a warm layer for the pre dawn start.

Staying over

Camping

Every 2027 campsite (from AU$200 a site) has sold out, and an expression of interest list is open in case more sites are released.
Campers in Reid and Sulman and McPhillamy Park do not need a Mountain Access Pass.

5Frequently Asked Questions

Suitable for kids?

Children aged 12 years and under get in free with a paying adult.

Want to get close to the cars?

Every ticket includes the paddock for all three days, and a Pit Lane Walk ticket adds pit lane itself.

Only going for one day?

General admission is sold by the day from AU$50 (2027), and the 12 hour race is all on Sunday.

Can I watch on Thursday?

Only if you are camping. Thursday's private testing is open to competitors and campground ticket holders.

How many people go?

The organiser counted a record 55,231 people over the three days in 2026.

6Cost Breakdown

2027 prices	Price
General admission from	AU$50 per day (2027)
Grandstand from	AU$146 for three days (2027)
Pit Lane Walk from	AU$35 per day (2027)
Priority Parking from	AU$65 (2027)
Mountain Access Pass from	AU$75 (2027)
Camping from	AU$200 per site, sold out (2027)
Xpel 12 Hour Club from	AU$500 (2027)
The Lounge from	AU$1,655 (2027)
Pit Garage Suites from	AU$9,815 (2027)

Last verified: 6 November 2026Official link: bathurst12hour.com.au

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