Gravel and Flannel

2026 Gravel & Flannel Program Overview

Day 1 of Gravel and Flannel is about getting to Wondai, checking into your accommodation, heading to the Wondai Hotel 1903 and registering with our friendly Crew members. Later in the afternoon we'll do a shakeout ride to Murgon on the KKRT (26km on Rail Trail) or for those looking to explore the area on foot there will be an organised Trail Run.

When everyone is back from their ride/run the famou

Day 2 starts early so head to the Hotel with your flannos and bikes for breakfast and coffee. The Gravel riders will head off to do the Dirty Dingo while the MTBers will head to Gordonbrook Dam for "A Day at the Dam".

We'll all return to the Hotel for lunch and an afternoon of live music, hanging out, workshops and a Paint and Sip at the Wondai Art Gallery. The Afterparty will kick off at 5pm and t

Day 3 is another early start at the Hotel with Breakfast and coffee from 6.30am. The Gravel riders will then head of on the Red Dirt Rally while the MTBers will head to the nearby McEuen Forrest for "Send It Sunday".

We'll gather at the Hotel for lunch and a Sunday Session before saying our farewells.

VIP Packages

Thanks to our great friends at the Wondai Hotel 1903 we are offering a limited number of VIP Packages for 2 people that includes...

✅️ 2 nights luxury accommodation on-site

✅️ 3 Day Festival Pass (All activities)

✅️ Premium Swag Bags

✅️ Friday night meet and greet with special guest Mike Tomalaris with drinks and snacks on the balcony

✅️"Flanno For Farmer" flanno shirts

✅️ Pizza and first drink at the bar on us

✅️ Limited Edition G&F gift

These packages are very limited and are being offered as a 2 person package with either a Queen/Double bed (4 packages available) or Twin beds (2 packages available). All rooms have their own bathroom with some having an ensuite*.

The VIP Packages will go on sale when registrations open at Midday 29 Nov '25.

Price is $1400 for 2 people ($1450 for Non-AusCycling Members)

* Ensuite rooms will be allocated on a first booked basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at contact@gravelcartel.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is included in the ticket price?

3 day entry pass into festival venue (not open to the public)
3 supported gravel rides
2 MTB rides
Friday Trail Run
Breakfast and coffee Saturday and Sunday morning
Live music
Swag Bag
Ticket in the Random Prize Draw
One hell of a good time!!

Can I attend for just 1 or 2 days?

Yes. In 2026 we have introduced both a 1 day and a 2 day pass. These passes allow you to choose 1 activity eg. a gravel ride or MTB ride each day. As well as this this the pass allows you access to the Festival venue from 6.30am (Breakfast and coffee included) through until the venue closes that evening.

Can I do different activities on different day?

Definitely. You can chose 1 activity each day that you have registered for. For example on the Friday you could do the Trail Run, on the Saturday you could do the Gravel Ride and on Sunday the MTB ride. Note that the Trail Run is only available of the Friday.

Is this festival open to non-riders?

Yes. Everyone is welcome to come along to the festival

How far are the Gravel rides?

The Friday will be a maximum of 40km (Wondai to Murgon return on the KKRT)

The Saturday Dirty Dingo will over 2 distances 73km or 51km

The Sunday Red Dirt Rally will offer 2 distances 70km or 43km

What sort of bike do you need?

The riding is most suitable for Gravel and MTB bikes. Legal E bikes are most welcome. Road bikes are allowed but can only be ridden on the Rail Trail (KKRT)

Where can I stay in Wondai for the festival?

There are a range of accommodation options available in and around Wondai as follows:

Wondai Accommodation and Cabins - 07 41690593

Wondai Colonial Motel - 07 41685633

Sawmill Hotel - 07 41685366

Murgon Motor Inn - 07 41681400

Wondai Showgrounds (Powered and Unpowered Sites) - 0455485684

Wondai Free Camp (Opposite Wondai Hotel 1903)

Are children allowed to attend the festival?

Yes. Children are most welcome to attend and children 8 and over are able to join in the rides. Children U14 will only be allowed to ride on the KKRT (Rail Trail) and must be accompanied by an adult.

Do I need to have an AusCycling membership?

Yes. To participate in any of the riding activities you need to have an AusCycling membership. If you don't have an AusCycling Membership you can purchase a Day Licence when booking your tickets (just chose the option Non AusCycling Member)

Is the Trail Run a race?

No. The Friday Trail Run is a social run through McEuen Forrest. Local runners will accompany runners and take them on the run

2025 Festival Highlights

3 Supported Rides

For 2025 we're once again offering 3 supported rides on the Friday afternoon to go with the Saturday and Sunday morning rides

Live Music

3 Supported Rides

Once again we'll be having live music throughout the weekend

Beer Tent

3 Supported Rides

Beer Tent

Share a beer with friends at the Heads of Noosa Beer Tent

Gin Bar

Breakfast

Beer Tent

The Pechey Gin Bar will once again be serving up great cocktails over the weekend

Breakfast

Breakfast each morning is included in your Festival ticket

Giveaways

Breakfast

There will be a major random prize draw on the Saturday afternoon

Coffee

Curve Demo Bikes

Fire Pit

No cycling festival is complete with out great coffee and we'll be serving it all weekend

Fire Pit

Curve Demo Bikes

Fire Pit

The fire pit will be lit on Friday and put out on Sunday. June is cool in Esk and there's no better place to hang than by the fire

Curve Demo Bikes

Curve and Epic Bikes will have a range of bikes available for demo rides on our dedicated gravel tra

Merchandise

Friday night Pizza Party

Curve Demo Bikes

Heaps of cool merch available on-site thanks to our Merch Partner Kustomizeit

Friday night Pizza Party

We'll be kicking things off on Friday night with our famous Pizza Party!

Workshops

Friday night Pizza Party

We'll be running some free workshops over the weekend on bike maintenance, bike packing and general cycling stuff

Welcome

Tickets

2026 Gravel & Flannel Program Overview

Gravel & Flannel Festival Venue The Wondai Hotel 1903

Check out the riding options for Gravel & Flannel

VIP Packages

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2025 Gravel and Flannel

2024 Gravel and Flannel

Photos from the 2024 Gravel and Flannel Festival

2025 Festival Highlights

3 Supported Rides

3 Supported Rides

3 Supported Rides

Live Music

3 Supported Rides

3 Supported Rides

Beer Tent

3 Supported Rides

Beer Tent

Gin Bar

Breakfast

Beer Tent

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Giveaways

Breakfast

Breakfast

Coffee

Curve Demo Bikes

Fire Pit

Fire Pit

Curve Demo Bikes

Fire Pit

Curve Demo Bikes

Curve Demo Bikes

Curve Demo Bikes

Merchandise

Friday night Pizza Party

Curve Demo Bikes

Friday night Pizza Party

Friday night Pizza Party

Friday night Pizza Party

Workshops

Friday night Pizza Party

Friday night Pizza Party

Gravel and Flannel 2023

2025 Sponsors and Partners

Curve Cycling - Presenting Partner

Heads of Noosa - Beer Partner

Brisbane Valley Roasters - Major Sponsor

Epic Cycles - Bike Shop Partner

Hop Valley

Pechey Distilling Co

Pechey Distilling Co

Pechey Distilling Co

Linville Hotel

Kustomizeit - Merch Partner

BVRT Cycles

Whispering Downs

Diamondvale Estate

Diamondvale Estate

BOWY Cycling Apparel

Moor Endurance

Fast Legs

Fast Legs

AHHA

Fast Legs

Bikey Wipes

FE Sports

Wahoo

Pirelli

Little Country Lane

Pave

Esk Caravan Park

Lions Club of Lowood

Gravel and Flannel 2023 Photo Gallery

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