Targa Tasmania 2025 Update

With the recent conclusion of the coronial inquest held in Hobart, Targa Australia have got back to work in planning to run its signature event Targa Tasmania in 2025, for the first time since 2022.

The return will see the iconic rally run at a different time of the year for at least the next five years with the announcement today of new spring dates, starting on the third Sunday in November.

For 2025, this will see the event start on Sunday 16 November and finish on Friday 21 November.

The time afforded to plan for the event’s return to ensure the implementation of a range of safety changes will also see the greatest single change to the course layout in the history of the event.

For the first time, the event will get underway in Hobart with a Ceremonial Start and various stages across the south to give locals a key chance on the weekend to see the cars in action on several revamped stages.

The event will then head to Devonport for a first-ever overnight stop on Monday 17 November before heading to Launceston on 18 November, where it will remain until the finish and a first-time Official Finish to be held in Launceston on the evening of Friday 21 November, bringing a whole new Targa experience to the northern city.

Targa Australia CEO, Mark Perry said: “The passage of time has given us an amazing opportunity to undertake a detailed review of the event whilst ensuring we can implement the many positive changes to make Targa Tasmania a safer event in the future and continue to inject many millions of dollars into the Tasmanian economy each year.

“The traditional April/May dates provided very challenging weather conditions for competitors and officials, so with the full support of the State Government and Events Tasmania we have decided that moving the event to a mid-November slot can only assist in improved safety outcomes for everyone involved and give our large tour contingent a more pleasant drive around Tasmania.

“It is also great news for spectators and will give us some amazing opportunities to put on more outdoor events for the public at a warmer and drier time of the year.”

The new event dates and course layout will remain in place for at least the next five years as part of the varied five year funding agreement with the State Government, which will see one of the world’s iconic motorsport events continue to at least 2029.