REGISTRATIONS FOR GIBB CHALLENGE 2027 WILL OPEN ON 31ST OCTOBER 2026
READ ON FOR INFORMATION ON GC27…
The 2027 Gibb Challenge is set to begin with our traditional sundowner in Broome on Friday 14th May, leading into our compulsory registration and event debrief in Derby on Saturday 15th May then winding up in the beautiful El Questro on Thursday 20th May.
GIBB CHALLENGE – 2027 schedule
THE GIBB SUNDOWNER – Friday 14th May BROOME
SAFETY BRIEFING – Saturday 15th May ‘The Spini’ DERBY
DAY 1 – Sunday 16th May DERBY to IMINTJI CAMPGROUNDS
DAY 2 – Monday 17th May IMINTJI to Mt ELIZABETH STATION
DAY 3 – Tuesday 18th May Mt ELIZABETH to ELLENBRAE STATION
DAY 4 – Wednesday 19th May ELLENBRAE to HOME VALLEY STATION
DAY 5 – Thursday 20th May HOME VALLEY STATION to EL QUESTRO
REST and EXPLORATION – Friday 21st May – EL QUESTRO
For any enquiries about the 2027 event, email us at gibbchallenge@kaf.org.au
What you need to know
Fundraising
The Kyle Andrews Foundation took over the reins of the Gibb Challenge to keep this iconic Kimberley event on the road — every dollar raised goes toward supporting families facing childhood cancer and other serious illnesses.
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Getting There
Broome has good air access from Perth, the Eastern States, and Darwin, plus driving and bus options from across the country.
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Support Vehicle
Sapio vestra hostis — know your enemy. The Gibb River Road is 700km of mostly unsealed road, and your support vehicle needs to be up to it.
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No Lance – It's All About the Bike
Nothing technical here, folks. It's long, corrugated, remote, and as challenging as it is rewarding — here's what to bring and ride.
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Equipment for the Challenge
Everything you need to pack — bike tools, camping gear, and the essentials for a week on the Gibb.
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Bloody Heroic Volunteers
Volunteers are a revered element of the Gibb Challenge — simply amazing, donating their time, expertise, and enthusiasm.
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Want to become a Gibb Challenge sponsor, or see our full sponsor line-up? Visit our Sponsors page.