NZSBK Launches Six-Day Phillip Island MotoGP Tour for 2026
NZSBK has launched a six-day hosted tour to phillip island for the 2026 Australian MotoGP, putting Kiwi fans on a package that runs from October 22 to October 27. The trip is being led by promoter Mike Marsden and is built around what is set to be the final MotoGP at Phillip Island before the series moves to Adelaide from 2027.
Mike Marsden Leads NZSBK Tour
The package starts from $5,299 per person twin-share ex-Auckland and includes return Air New Zealand flights from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. NZSBK says spots are limited, and the trip also folds in four nights at the 4.5-star Silverwater Resort in San Remo, plus one night in Melbourne.
That itinerary also covers airport and circuit transfers, daily breakfasts, travel insurance and a three-day Island Pass to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. For riders and fans leaving New Zealand, the practical appeal is clear: one booking covers the flight, the beds, the transfers and the race access.
Phillip Island And Kiwi Fans
The tour leans hard into Phillip Island’s place in motorcycling culture. NZSBK describes the circuit as one of the greatest on the MotoGP calendar, pointing to its high-speed flowing layout, unpredictable weather and ocean backdrop. The venue has also become deeply embedded in Kiwi motorcycling culture, which helps explain why this trip is being sold as more than a standard race weekend.
There is a sharper edge to the timing. Earlier this year, reports said MotoGP will leave Phillip Island after the 2026 event, and the circuit is expected to host its last MotoGP before the move to an Adelaide street circuit from 2027. That gives the October trip a one-off feel for anyone who wants to see the race at Phillip Island while it is still on the schedule.
Silverwater Resort And Upgrades
Guests can also move beyond the base package. NZSBK says travelers may upgrade to premium grandstand seating or full corporate hospitality packages, with hospitality views over Lukey Heights, Siberia and the Gardner Straight. Those options turn the tour into a much more targeted race-week experience for fans who want a specific viewing position rather than general admission access.
The trip also has a wider purpose. It supports the Superbike Pathways Foundation, which aims to help develop future Kiwi motorcycle racing talent, so the package ties a fan trip to the sport’s next generation. For anyone weighing the booking, the main facts are simple: limited places, a six-day itinerary, race access, and a final Phillip Island MotoGP on the horizon.
