Road Closures

The rally requires some roads to be closed. We have communicated this to residents who depend on these roads, and the applicable permits have been issued by the relevant authorities. Public Notices have also been published in local newspapers. Marshalls will be in place to assist the public and detours signage will be in place at some locations.

Forest Fire Management Victoria and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (“DEECA”) authorises Vroom Events Inc. (“Event Organiser”) to conduct the “Gippsland Rally” (“the Event”) on the roads described below. The Event will be held on 21, 22, 23 and 24 August 2025, between the hours shown.  

This Permit is given under section 99B(1) of the Road Safety Act 1986.

Forestry Road Closures (Roads impacted by event – Public Access Restricted)

Road(s)Date and time
Insolvent Track21/8/2025 07:30 – 12:00
Kennedys Flat Road21/8/2025 07:30 – 12:00
Ridleys Track21/8/2025 07:30 – 12:00
Forders Track21/8/2025 07:30 – 12:00
Forders Link Track21/8/2025 07:30 – 12:00
Middle Road21/8/2025 07:30 – 12:00
  
Stoney Creek Road23/8/2025 11:30 – 20:30
Black Range Road23/8/2025 12:30 – 22:00
Chesterfield Road23/8/2025 13:00 – 22:30
  
Stoney Creek Road24/8/2025 09:00 – 15:30
Springs Road24/8/2025 09:30 – 16:30

Wellington Shire Council has issued a Memorandum of Authorisation for Major Traffic Control Items and Traffic Management Plans on Wellington Shire Council Controlled Roads under the Road Management Act (2004).

There will be event speed restrictions on the following roads in the interests of Public Safety, with roads remaining open to the public

  • Angle Channel Road near Tyson Road
  • 23/8/2025           10:00 – 17:30
  • 24/8/2025            08:30 – 14:30
  • Downings Road north of Cowwarr Weir
  • 23/8/2025            12:00 – 20:30
  • 24/8/2025            09:00 – 15:00

Shire Road Closures (Roads impacted by event – Public Access Restricted)

Road(s)Date and time
Canal Road & McMillan Street22/8/2025 13:30 – 19:00
  
Tyson Road23/8/2025 11:00 – 17:30
Tinamba – Seaton Road23/8/2025 11:00 – 17:30
  
Tyson Road24/8/2025 08:30 – 15:00
Tinamba – Seaton Road24/8/2025 08:30 – 15:00