Dirt Bike for Kids: Where to Ride

After careful and vigorous research about dirt bike riding for kids and purchasing new and high-quality gears for your little ripper, they’re finally ready to get out there in the trails or tracks and get dirty. But your next question might be, “where can my little ripper ride their dirt bike in Australia?” You’re in luck, we’ve listed 10 of our favourite dirt bike riding spots that you and your kid will surely love!

1. Macleay District Motorcycle Club

Location: Greenhill Speedway Alverton Street Greenhill, NSW 2440
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macleaydistrictmotorcycleclub
Website: http://www.mdmcc.com.au

Macleay District Motorcycle Club is known for its accommodating staff and amazing track. Its track at Greenhill Speedway is 560 metres of oiled loam, and it runs in an anti-clockwise direction.

It’s also the perfect go-to for your little ripper who’s only starting to twist the throttle. They’ve got foods and drinks available, a viewing area, shower area, powered sites, and toilets available to make sure you’re comfortable the whole time.

2. Baulkham Hills Junior Motorcycle Training Club

Location: 85-101 Redmayne Rd, Horsley Park NSW 2175
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhjmtc
Website: http://www.bhjmtc.com.au

For a children-only club, Baulkham Hills Junior Motorcycle Training Club is your go-to. This is one of the NSW’s top clubs with over 300 registered junior riders.

For absolute beginners, they can start at the Minikhana. Its focus is to discipline kids in the art of controlling their dirt bikes. Minikhana is the training ground that the kids have to pass through before they can compete in open class racing. On the other hand, the Dirtx is their multidiscipline championship that involves motocross, short track, dirt track, grass track, and Enduro sprint.

3. Willowbank MX

Location: Coopers Rd &, Lanes Rd, Ebenezer QLD 4340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willowbankmx
Website: https://www.willowbankmx.com.au

Another family-friendly dirt bike club we know of is the Willowbank MX. They’ve got a pee-wee track for your little ripper, a junior stadium, an adult stadium, and an MX track where you and your kid can ride together. You will definitely enjoy the bonding moment you have together in their 2 km natural terrain sand track.

If you’re thinking of trying their tracks, you should book online. They have limited capacity so without a booking, you’re not guaranteed admission.

4. Phoenix Creek Motocross Park

Location: Din Din Road, Yarraman, Queensland, 4614, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phoenixcreekmotocross
Website: http://www.phoenixcreek.com.au

The Phoenix Creek Motocross Park is literally a family-only motocross and camping park, which means you can’t ride if you’re not bringing any kids. But don’t worry, they’ve got some exceptions such as families with kids that don’t or can’t ride, mature single couples without kids, and those in the Vintage MX scene. They’ve got tracks specifically designed for all skill levels, and a huge space for kids to ride their BMX bikes, mountain bikes, and even use their radio-controlled toys. Your kid will surely be grateful for the unforgettable fun they’re going to have at this park.

5. Geraldton Junior and Senior Motocross Club

Location: Landfill Lane, Narngulu WA 6530
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeraldtonMx
Website: https://www.geraldtonmx.com

Another family-friendly spot we’ve got for you is the Geraldton Junior and Senior Motocross Club. This club is dedicated to coaching and providing training venues for motocross and Enduro riders. The home track is exclusive for members only, however, they’ve got a one-day membership available for those who want to check it out first.

6. WA Ride Park

Location: Brazier WA 6251
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WA-Ride-Park-1564159553678860
Website: https://waridepark.com.au

This is the perfect place for weekend camping and riding with the kids. It has a relaxed atmosphere, so it’s good for when your kids are only starting to learn. You can also turn it into a challenging day when they’re looking for more excitement.

They have a Pee Wee Track and Kids Loop which you can supervise easily from your camp area. For more technical rides, they can also choose the mini trail for kids.

7. Goulburn Valley Junior Motorcycle Club

Location: Echuca Road, Mooroopna, Shepparton, City of Greater Shepparton VIC 3630
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gvjmcc

This club has 3 tracks: MX Track, PeeWee Track and Flat Track. It accommodated riders of all ages, perfect for when you and your kids have different riding levels.

8. Korumburra Motorcycle Club

Location: Outtrim-Leongatha South Road, Outtrim, Shire of South Gippsland, VIC 3951
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/korumburra.mcc

Meticulous with your safety? Korumburra Motorcycle Club happens to be rumoured as the safest and most-improved track in Gippsland. They’ve upgraded their jumps and changed the track to ensure that even the smallest junior to the oldest veteran can enjoy and ride their track! How cool is that, right? It’s also a great spot to bring your whole family to, they’ve got foods, drinks, viewing area, water system and toilets too.

9. Mud’n’Tars MCC

Location: Day Road, Victor Harbour SA 5211
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mudntars
Website: http://www.mudntars.com

Mud’n’Tars have two permanent tracks, the Day Rd Victor Harbour, their dedicated dirt track where their clubrooms are located; and the Range Rd Parawa, their motocross track.

Their dirt track is similar to a speedway, it’s completely flat (perfect for beginners), on a gritty shale surface. The dirt tracks are usually 450-1,830 metres long.

You can join their club from here and have access to their foods, drinks, viewing area, and awesome and groomed track.

10. Top End Motocross Club — Campbell Park

Location: Campbell Park, Catalina Road Palmerston NT 0830
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topendmotoxclub
Website: https://www.topendmotox.org.au

When you get there, you should expect to see three tracks available for everyone: natural terrain, motocross, and minibike. Their amenities include a clubroom, spectator areas, and toilets — ensuring that everyone in the family will enjoy every moment spent there.

For your little rippers, ageing from 4-16+ years old, Top End Motocross Club has got the perfect activities for them! Kids aged from 4-6 years old can participate in recreational activities such as non-competitive events, trail rides, testing, coaching, and demo classes. This is perfect, especially if you don’t have all the time to train your little ripper. You can make them join the club and become a member of TEMCC here.

Luckily, for those who’re aged 7-15 years old, they can now participate in competitive activities wherein you can compete in National, State, and Club events.

And for Top End Motocross Club’s senior members, don’t worry — you can still get some coaching and participate in both competitive and non-competitive events.

Now that you know where you can bring your kids to ride, it’s time to get ready for a weekend of fun with the family. Here’s a short checklist to make sure you’re all set:

Weekend Checklist

Pack all the family's protective gear.
Bring some spare parts (tubes, levers, oil etc).
Take some tools to keep your bike on the track.
A quality set of tie downs.
Give a final pre-ride check over all the bikes.
Bring a good attitude and be respectful of the environment and other fellow riders.