Circuit Italia

Circuit Italia is a permanent race track in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia.

Circuit Italia

Proposed circuit layout c.2017
Location	49 Italia Road, Balickera, New South Wales, Australia
Time zone	GMT+10:00
Coordinates	32°40′53.60″S 151°48′20.39″E
Opened	25 June 2025
Length	3.1 km
Turns	15

History

Planning for a permanent circuit alongside the existing Ringwood Motor Racing Complex in Port Stephens began in 2013, with local businessman Matthew Higgins confirming AU$12 million of investment in the project in July 2016.^[1][2] Construction began on the circuit – named after its address on Italia Road – in 2017, with 30% of the project completed prior to a hiatus related to Higgins' other projects.^[3][4]

Following a lengthy silence on the progression of construction, asphalt laying began in July 2023.^[5] The circuit was slated for completion in September 2023, however it took until March 2024 for barriers to be fully installed.^[6][7] The venue was eventually declared open on 25 June 2025, with a track day hosted by David Russell slated to be the first official running.^[8]

The venue was mooted as a potential host for the Newcastle 500 after the original circuit fell out of favour with the local council, but was allegedly snubbed in favour of a proposed event in Cessnock according to circuit manager Damien White.^[9]