YORK ORV AREA

   

NEW TOILETS COMING SOON, WORKS EXPECTED MID 2025

The York Shire has created a small MX circuit available for public use.

Facilities include toilets, gas barbecue, covered shelter, benches, car parking area and ute unloading bay.

A separate ‘Junior Nippers’ track has been created for under 16s on bikes less than 85cc.

The main MX track has some good jumps (with no-jump alternative lines) and a solid, well graded surface.  Video of the track is here and York ORV area is available here:

ORV registration is required.


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Location:Spencer’s Brook Rd – near York racecourse
Size:Approx 4 Ha
Opening Hours:

Open every day of the year, except during Total Fire Bans

Monday – Saturday: 8am to 6pm

Sunday: 9am to 5pm

Cost:Gold Coin Donation
Terrain:Small practice MX circuit – firm clay
Some bits can get Wet in winter and some bits Dry in summer
Junior circuit
Small trail riding area away from tracks
Condition:Currently exceptionally good.  York council are looking to give this facility a major upgrade and it will become the new benchmark for Off Road Vehicle areas in the state.
Permitted Vehicles:Motorcycles and quads only.
Bikes over 85cc not permitted on Junior Trail.
Land Manager:Shire of York
Facilities:Picnic benches, toilets, gas barbecue, covered shelter, ute loading ramp
 

Current status –

  • The Shire of York has provided great facilities, Track brings heaps of people to the town.
  • Take out more than you take in.  Be considerate and helpful to other users and respect the facilities and the environment, do the right thing in terms of keeping the place clean.
  • Stop in and get some fuel, drinks and food.

RTRA POSITION

York Off Road Vehicle Area is good model for distributed, smaller areas to provide facilities – particularly for younger riders.

Shire of York should be commended for their foresight in developing this area and the tourism and economic benefits makes a difference to these rural towns.  Support a town that supports bikes and Stop in and get some fuel, food, drinks.  Riders need to respect the area, other users and the local neighbours.