FAQ

2025 Frequently Asked Questions ~ 2026 INFO TO COME

1.What time will Riders depart?

*TIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

 58km & 92km TIMES

630am – Breaky & Check In
720am – COMPULSORY BRIEFING
730am – 92km course – Group 1 departs Rydges Newcastle
740am – 58km course – Group 2 departs Rydges Newcastle

750am – 58km course – Group 3 departs Rydges Newcastle
8am – 58km course – Group 4 departs Rydges Newcastle

Compulsory rest stop at Peace park – toilets available

34km TIMES

8.30am – Checkin

8.45am – Briefing

9am – Group departs Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Yes, please see on the home page for bus options. Please book at the time of registering

3. Can friends and family join in for Lunch?
Yes!!!  Cost is Adults $50pp or Children $25pp includes BBQ buffet. Must be paid at the time of participant registration.

4. Breakfast and Lunch meals

If you have any dietary requirements please email lisa.doppler@evt.com and we will cater for you. You can also complete at time of registration

2025 Breakfast buffet – pastries, fruit, cereal, yoghurt, tea & coffee (espresso coffee will be additional)

2025 Lunch menu – lunch buffet – menu to come

5. What is the route for the ride?
The course route follow here –

34km – https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6058692907/

58km – https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6058755655/

92km – https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6058758442/

6. What happens if I need assistance during the ride?
Support vehicles will always be available to all riders. Should any rider not feel comfortable continuing the ride, a support vehicle will pick up both the rider and their bike and transport them to the finish line. Contact number on the day will be Lisa 0439381118

7. Can anyone register for Harbour2Vine?
The more the merrier! Please invite all your friends and family to join us! Together we can support Westpac Helicopter!
Classic ride –All Participants must to be over 12 years of age, as of 12th October 2025, to enter The Event. If the Participant is under 18 years of age, as of 12th October 2025, he/she must have a Parent or Guardian agree to the Entry Terms and Conditions and consent to their participation in The Event.

8. Will there be breaks along the way?
58km & 92km rides options include a compulsory rest stop which includes cold drinks and a snack.

Rest stop location : Peace Park Weston (shade and toilets available)

9. Can donations be made on the day?
Of course! We will have donation buckets available at the start and finish line and encourage all to drop a few coins in the bucket to support Westpac Helicopter. Every dollar counts. A raffle will be also available on the day with all money donated to Westpac Helicopter. Raffle will be drawn on the day.