Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride Food & Drinks supplied

The Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride food and drinks arrangements are designed to keep riders fuelled and hydrated throughout the journey.

This page outlines what meals and refreshments are provided each day, along with what riders may wish to bring themselves. Riders enjoying lunch provided by the Mareeba Lions Club on day one of the Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride

Food and Drinks on the Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride

The Road Kill Catering Crew are legendary volunteers who make sure every rider and supporter is well-fed throughout the Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride. You definitely won’t go hungry – in fact, you might even gain a kilo or two by the end of the week!

🍳 Daily Meals on the Ride

Breakfast – Served daily from 6:00am. 
Lunch – Riders prepare their own lunches after breakfast each morning. Lunches are stored in eskies provided by escort drivers and transported to your midday stop.
Dinner – A hot meal is served every evening from 6:00pm. We select a local charity or organisation to support that we pay to cook our evening meal.

👉 Note: Riders must bring their own plates, cups, and cutlery for all meals.

💧 Drinks & Hydration Stations

  • Water, Powerade and snacks are available roughly every 20 km along the ride to keep you hydrated.

  • On-site bars open daily from 5:00pm at each stopover location. These bars are operated by local community groups, with all profits directly supporting local initiatives and projects.

🎉 Special Event in Georgetown

When you roll into Georgetown, head straight to the Wenaru Pub from 4:00pm. Here’s what’s in store:

  • The exciting Calcutta Bike Race around town (approx. 12 riders)

  • A rider auction with plenty of laughs and energy

  • The Cardzilla Calcutta, brings the whole town together. All proceeds from this event go to the chosen charity for this year’s event.

This mini-event is a rider favourite and a fantastic way to experience true outback hospitality.

For full event details, view the Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride itinerary or check fees and inclusions.