The Tatts Finke Desert Race is an off road, multi terrain two-day race for bikes, cars, buggies and quads through desert country from Alice Springs to the small Aputula (Finke) community. The race is held each year on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June. “Finke” as it is commonly known, is one of the biggest annual sporting events in the Northern Territory and has the reputation of being one of the most difficult offroad courses in one of the most remote places in the world. Finke is unique and the most fun you can have with a helmet on!
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Media Releases

  • Inaugural Kay Wharton Fastest Female Award for 2018

    Ellyse O’Connor (#486 Yamaha YZ250F) has won the inaugural Kay Wharton Fastest Female Category at the 2018 Tatts Finke Desert Race.

    Media Release

  • Price Crowned King of the Desert for Sixth Time

    2016 Dakar Champion Toby Price (#295 KTM 500 EXC-F) has added another Tatts Finke Desert Race title to his name, being crowned King of the Desert for the sixth time in nine years today in Alice Springs.

    Media Release

  • Record Sixth Finke Title For Rentsch

    Shannon and Ian Rentsch (#33 Jimco Aussie Special Nissan 3500cc) have been crowned Kings of the Desert once again, claiming a record-breaking sixth title at the 2018 Tatts Finke Desert Race.

    Media Release
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2018  Important Dates

  • Prologue

    Sat 9 Jun : Start/Finish Line
    Cars 8am : Bikes 12.15pm

  • Day 1 : Alice to Finke

    Sun 10 Jun : Start/Finish Line
    Cars 7.45am : Bikes 11.45am

  • Day 2 : Finke to Alice

    Mon 11 Jun : Finke
    Cars 7.15am : Bikes 12.00pm

  • Presentation

    Mon 11 Jun : Convention Centre
    Doors open 6pm presentation starts 8-12pm
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