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Phillip Island prepares to host its final MotoGP before the race moves to Adelaide
Phillip Island, a tourism-dependent region in the Australian state of Victoria, will host its final MotoGP later this month.
The race will move to Adelaide in 2027.
The annual event brings thousands of visitors and is a major weekend for local businesses.
Destination Phillip Island says the MotoGP and World Superbikes together are linked to more than $80 million in annual economic activity.
Residents and business operators say losing the MotoGP is difficult both emotionally and financially.
Local tourism groups and the council are seeking government funding to develop new events and attractions, including festivals and hot springs.
They hope these ideas will help attract visitors beyond motorsports.
Phillip Island will host its final MotoGP later in October 2026 before the race moves to Adelaide in 2027.
Local businesses and residents say the loss will affect the community emotionally and financially.
The MotoGP brings thousands of visitors who may not otherwise visit the region.
More than $80 million in annual economic activity is linked to the MotoGP and World Superbikes, according to Destination Phillip Island.
Local tourism groups and the council are seeking government funding to develop new events and tourism attractions.
- Who
- Phillip Island businesses and residents are preparing for the final MotoGP there.
- What
- The MotoGP will leave Phillip Island and move to Adelaide.
- When
- The final Phillip Island race is due later in October 2026. The event moves to Adelaide from 2027.
- Where
- The race is held at Phillip Island’s cliff-side track and will move to Adelaide.
- Why
- Not stated
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Brett Tessari worked at a caravan park on Phillip Island and recalled the influx of motorbike visitors.
Phillip Island is due to host its final MotoGP.
The MotoGP is due to move to Adelaide.
- Final Phillip Island MotoGP
- Later in October 2026
- New MotoGP home
- Adelaide, from 2027
- Annual economic activity linked to MotoGP and World Superbikes
- More than $80 million
- Largest employer sector on Phillip Island
- Accommodation, accounting for almost 4 per cent of jobs
What people are saying
To be the mayor, unfortunately, at the last one, it's pretty surreal and quite sad.
It's part of the island.
There would be a large portion of people that come here for the GP and see that the island and the area is very beautiful and then might think about, oh, we'll come back because we liked it and it was so beautiful.
The MotoGP has provided that platform of security and the resource for businesses.
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