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Targa Florio 2027 — Burnie, Tasmania

A new three-day tarmac rally, Targa Florio, is based in Burnie on Tasmania's North West Coast from 16 to 18 April 2027, with 16 closed-road stages.

By John Maya · Last updated 14 November 2026

When

Targa Florio is a new three-day rally based in Burnie, on Tasmania's North West Coast, running from 16 to 18 April 2027.

What it is

A new event from Targa Australia. Burnie City Council's announcement says it runs under a three-year agreement covering 2027 to 2029, signed by Targa Australia with Events Tasmania and the council. The name honours a Sicilian race first run in 1906.

It is separate from Targa Tasmania, which the organiser's dates page lists for November.

When and where

  • Dates: Friday 16 to Sunday 18 April 2027
  • Base: Burnie, Tasmania
  • Route: stages across the North West Coast

Session times were not published when we checked; see the organiser's page.

What you will see

According to the council:

  • 16 competitive stages on closed public roads across the North West Coast
  • More than 220 km of competitive distance
  • Free community events, including a Targafest on the Saturday night in central Burnie

Tickets and entry

The council's announcement describes the community events as free. Check the organiser's page for current prices, competitor entries and road closures: targa.com.au (opens in a new tab).

Getting there

The rally is based in Burnie, with stages across the North West Coast. See the organiser's site for road closure information.

Going? You can buy, sell & show cars on MotorLoop, and it's free.

Sources: Burnie City Council, New Targa event announced for Burnie from 2027 (opens in a new tab)

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Last updated 14 November 2026.

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