2026 Husqvarna Trek: Flinders Ranges adventure

2026 Husqvarna Trek

Six days through the Flinders Ranges

The 2026 Husqvarna Trek has wrapped up six days of riding through South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, with recent rainfall providing flowing creek crossings, green grass and wildflowers along the route.

Husqvarna rider approaches along a dirt road bordered by green vegetation and red wildflowers in the Flinders Ranges. — A rider makes their way through the green country and wildflowers that characterised the 2026 Husqvarna Trek.

The seventh annual edition ran from September 8–14, bringing together owners of Husqvarna’s 701 Enduro, Norden 901 and Norden 901 Expedition for a supported adventure through the region.

Two Husqvarna Norden 901 riders stopped beside each other on a dirt track with rocky mountains behind. — Norden 901 riders pause to take in the Flinders Ranges scenery.

Starting and finishing at Bendleby Ranges Station, the Trek combined remote tracks and private station access with overnight stops at the Prairie Hotel in Parachilna, Arkaroola and Rawnsley Park Station.

Two Husqvarna riders beside the Parachilna sign and a horse-and-rider sculpture at sunset. — Parachilna was one of the overnight stops on the six-day riding itinerary.

Husqvarna Trek participants dine outdoors at long tables beneath lights outside the Prairie Hotel at night. — The Prairie Hotel in Parachilna hosted the Trek during its journey through the Flinders Ranges.

Private stations and local knowledge

Local route coordinators put together the course, using their knowledge of the Flinders Ranges to link station tracks and remote country that riders would not ordinarily have the opportunity to access.

Husqvarna rider follows a winding hillside track above a green valley in the Flinders Ranges. — Local route coordinators linked remote tracks and private stations across the Flinders Ranges.

Husqvarna Motorcycles Australia Marketing Manager Rosie Lalonde highlighted that access as a key part of the event, with the route taking participants beyond the region’s more familiar touring roads.

Husqvarna Norden rider passes two windmills beside a gravel road, with green hills and rocky ridges behind. — The route took riders through station country and some of the Flinders Ranges’ distinctive outback scenery.

On the road and under canvas

As outlined in our original preview of the 2026 Husqvarna Trek, this year’s event was extended to six riding days and introduced an inclusive package covering accommodation, meals and designated fuel drops.

Riders gather beside an illuminated event marquee, Husqvarna tents and an inflatable arch at dusk. — Riders gather at the event hub as evening falls during the 2026 Husqvarna Trek.

The format mixed camping with accommodation along the route.

Blue Husqvarna swags pitched beneath trees, overlooking green country and a long rocky escarpment. — Camping formed part of the 2026 Trek’s accommodation package, with views like this along the way.

Husqvarna motorcycles parked beside blue swags, with a rider at camp and mountain silhouettes in the distance. — Bikes and swags share a campsite beneath the Flinders Ranges skyline.

Lead and sweep riders, technical assistance, medical support, luggage transport and backup vehicles formed the support operation.

Husqvarna Trek participants sit at long tables inside a marquee while a speaker stands beside a presentation screen. — The event brought riders together off the bikes as well as on the trail.

A greener Flinders Ranges

The landscape provided a particularly distinctive setting for this year’s ride. Significant rain before the event had brought water into creek and riverbeds, along with fresh grass and widespread wildflowers.

Husqvarna rider splashes through a shallow rocky creek beside purple wildflowers, with another rider approaching. — Flowing creek crossings and flowering roadsides added another dimension to this year’s ride.

According to Husqvarna, local residents described the conditions as the best they had seen in decades, giving the group an unusually green view of the South Australian outback.

Two adventure riders follow a red dirt track through vivid green scrub and rolling hills. — Recent rainfall left the Flinders Ranges unusually green for this year’s Trek.

Rosie Lalonde – Husqvarna Motorcycles Australia Marketing Manager

“The Husqvarna Trek is an opportunity for our riders to disconnect from the pressure of everyday life, challenge themselves, and experience Australia’s incredible landscapes alongside like-minded adventurers. This year, the Flinders Ranges put on an extraordinary show. The conditions were so unique, and we feel truly lucky to have been able to explore the region at this time.”