Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016
August 13th to 27th
Departing from North Brisbane, join Black Dog Ride on an unforgettable two week inland circumnavigation of QLD as we ride to the regions to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention. Registrations are now open and will be closed on 13th July. Don't miss out!
Fundraising and Awareness Activities
The GiveEasy QLD 2016 Fundraising Portal helps fundraise amongst your friends, family, clubs and colleagues! Start fundraising here: https://blackdogride.giveeasy.org/fundraising_event/qld2016/
Organising community fundraising and awareness activities is a rewarding way for schools, clubs, community groups and individuals to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention and support the vital work of Black Dog Ride.
If you'd like to organise a specific fundraising event or a community awareness activity, please download the Community Activity Kit by clicking the link below:
The Community Activity Kit contains everything you need to know to get started including activity suggestions, guidelines and information about your responsibilities as a fundraiser, donor receipt forms plus the Activity Application Form.
Once you've completed the Community Activity Kit, email it to office@blackdogride.com.au and the Black Dog Ride Team will be in touch. If you need assistance completing the form, please get in touch, we're happy to help.
The fundraising aim of Black Dog Ride's State Rides 2016 is to continue our funding of Lifeline's Online Crisis Support chat service and Mental Health First Aid's teen MHFA program in Australian Secondary Schools.
Registration Information
Black Dog Ride uses Eventbrite for online registrations. You will need a credit or debit card to complete registration. If you don't have one, you can get a pre-paid one from Australia Post here.
You will need your bike registration (plate) number and next of kin name and contact number to complete registration. This is for safety purposes whilst on the ride so we can assist you in case of accident or emergency. Please do not use your pillion or visa versa as a next of kin contact. Use the details of a trusted person whom we can contact should you require assistance on the ride. We also need your date of birth for emergency services/hospitals in case of accident or illness on the ride. We need your shipping address to send out your Rider's Kit before the ride.
Register for QLD 2016 here: https://blackdogrideqld2016.eventbrite.com.au
Coordinator Information
Coordinator: Michael Young
Email: qld@blackdogride.com.au
Mobile: 0411 692 748
Please read the Ride FAQs before contacting your volunteer Ride Coordinator or Black Dog Ride Head Office.
Ride Flyers
QLD 2016 General Flyers
For sharing across social media - Facebook, Twitter etc, emails and forums
Download the low-res JPEG for sharing across email and social media HERE
Download the hi-res PDF for printing HERE
QLD 2016 Community Flyers
For sharing in the communities Black Dog Ride will be visiting
Download the low-res JPEG blank community flyer HERE
Download the hi-res PDF blank community flyer HERE
QLD 2016 Rider Flyers
For sharing in your workplace or club
Download the low-res JPEG rider flyer HERE
Download the hi-res PDF flyer HERE
Ride Itinerary
From Coast to Country - Circumnavigation of QLD - 5545km
The official ride departure is Monday 15th August in north Brisbane. There will be no multiple start points. Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th are allocated travel days for northern and southern riders to make their way to Brisbane. If you require assistance with accommodation in Brisbane please let Michael Young know and billeting or other accommodation options will be arranged.
Below are the departure and destination points for each day of the ride. As more planning is completed, detail on each day's activities will be updated here.
Some areas of travel are during peak tourist season. Please book your accommodation ASAP!
Click the map below to view the basic itinerary on Google Maps. More detail will be coming soon!
Ride Day 1
Monday 15th August 2016
Petrie to Roma - 512kms
7:00am Ride check in at Old Petrie Town, 901, Dayboro Rd, Kurwongbah
9:00am Ride departs for Yarraman - 145 kms
10:30am Refuel & regroup at Yarraman
11:00am Yarraman to Dalby - 100 kms
1:00pm Dalby to Miles - 127 kms
2:30pm Refuel & regroup at Miles
3:00pm Miles to Roma - 141 kms
4:00pm (approx) - Arrive at Roma - refuel, prep for next day, and check in
6:00pm Assemble in Big Rig car park
6:15pm Riders ready for transport to dinner
6:30pm Say g'day to the Lions mob
6:45pm Dinner at location TBA
Accomodation: Roma Big Rig Tourist Park, 4 McDowall St Roma
Phone: 07 4622 2538 Email: ask@bigrig.net.au
Website: http://www.bigrig.net.au/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 2
Tuesday 16th August 2016
Roma to Longreach - 701kms
6:45am Roma to Augathella - 269 kms (fuel available in between if needed)
9:45am Fuel, regroup and Morning tea at Augathella
10:30am Augathella to Blackall - 218 kms
1:00pm Refuel & lunch at Blackall (location TBA)
2:00pm Blackall to Barcaldine - 107 kms
3:15pm Leg stretch Barcaldine - Regroup and short break, sightsee, take pics
3:45pm Barcaldine to Longreach - 107 kms
16:30pm Arrive at Longreach, refuel, prep for next day and check in
18:15pm Longreach RSL for a quiet refreshing ale - 34 Duck St, Longreach
18:30pm Dinner details TBA
Accomodation: Longreach Tourist Park, 12 Thrush Rd Longreach
Phone: 07 4658 1781 / 1800 356 099 (Freecall)
Website: http://www.longreachtouristpark.com.au/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016 to receive 10% discount and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 3
Wednesday 17th August 2016
Longreach to Winton - 179kms
9:00am Community engagement activities TBA
12:00pm Lunch TBA
1:00pm Longreach to Winton - 179kms
3:30pm Arrive at Winton - refuel, prep for next day, and check in
6:00pm Community engagement activities TBA
6:30pm Dinner details TBA
Accomodation: Matilda Country Tourist Park, 43 Chirnside Street Winton
Phone: 07 4657 1607
Website: http://www.matildacountrytouristpark.com/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Overflow Accomodation: North Gregory Hotel, 67 Elderslie St Winton
Phone: 07 4657 0647
Website: http://www.northgregoryhotel.com/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 4
Thursday 18th August 2016
Winton to Mt Isa - 467kms
7.30am Winton to McKinlay - 240 kms
10.30am Refuel & refresh at McKinlay
11:30am McKinlay to Cloncurry - 108 kms
12:45pm Refuel & lunch in Cloncurry
1:45pm Cloncurry to Mt Isa - 121 kms
3:30pm Arrive at Mt Isa, check in for 2 day stay
6:00pm Dinner at the Irish club in Mt Isa. Buses have been arranged
Accomodation: Discovery Holiday Parks - Argylla, 140 Marian Street Mount Isa
Phone: 1800 664 418 (Freecall)
Website: http://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/qld/outback/discovery-holiday-parks-argylla-mount-isa
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Remember to book for 2 nights!
Ride Day 5
Friday 19th August
Mt Isa
Community Engagement Day
Ride Day 6
Saturday 20th August
Mt Isa to Kurumba - 568kms
7:30am Mt Isa to Cloncurry to - 120 kms
9:00am Refuel and Refresh at Cloncurry
9:30am Cloncurry to Burke & Wills R/H - 185 kms
11:30am Refuel and Lunch at Burke & Wills
12:30pm Burke & Wills to Normanton R/H - 198 kms
2:00pm Regroup & Refuel at Normanton
2:30pm Normanton to Karumba - 71 kms
3:30pm Arrive at Karumba, refuel, prep for next day, and check in
5:30pm Dinner details TBA
Accomodation: Gulf Country Caravan Park, 69 Yappar Street, Karumba
Phone: 07 4745 9148
Website: http://www.karumbavanparks.com.au/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 7
Sunday 21st August
Kurumba to Georgetown - 373kms
7:30am Karumba to Normanton - 72 kms
8:30am Refuel at Normanton
9:00am Normanton to Croydon - 155 kms
11:30am Refuel and Lunch at Croydon
12:30pm Croydon to Georgetown - 144 kms
3:30pm Arrive at Georgetown, refuel, prep for next day and check in
5:30pm Dinner details TBA
Accomodation: Midway Tourist Park & Service Station, North St Georgetown
Phone: 07 4062 1219
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 8
Monday 22nd August
Georgetown to Cooktown - 609kms
7:00am Georgetown to Mt Garnet - 222 kms
9:00am Refuel and Refresh at Mt Garnett
9:30am Mt Garnet to Mareeba - 153kms
11:30am Refuel and Lunch at Mareeba
12:30pm Mareeba to Palmer River Roadhouse - 156 kms
2:45pm Regroup & Refuel at Palmer River Roadhouse
4:30pm Palmer River Roadhouse to Cooktown - 125 kms
5:00pm Arrive at Cooktown, refuel and check in for 2 day stay
7:00pm Dinner details TBA
Accomodation: Big 4 Cooktown Holiday Park, 31-41 Charlotte St Cooktown
Phone: Freecall 1800 255 162 or 07 4069 5417
Website: http://www.cooktownholidaypark.com.au
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Remember to book for 2 nights!
Ride Day 9
Tuesday 23rd August
Cooktown
Rest Day!
Ride Day 10
Wednesday 24th August
Cooktown to Mission Beach - 416kms
8:00am Cooktown to Mt Molloy - 237 kms
10:30am Refuel and Refresh at Mt Molloy
11:00am My Molloy to Cairns (via Port Douglas) - 102kms
12:30pm Refuel and Lunch Cairns
2:30pm Cairns to Mission Beach - 139 kms
4:30pm Arrive at Mission Beach, refuel, prep for next day and check in
7:00pm Dinner details TBA
Accomodation: Big 4 Holiday Park - Beachcomber Coconut, 122 Kennedy Esplanade South Mission Beach
Phone: Freecall 1800 008 129 or 07 4068 8129
Website: http://www.beachcombercoconut.com.au
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 11
Thursday 25th August
Mission Beach to Mackay - 646kms
7:00am Mission Beach to Townsville - 235 kms
10:00am Refuel, Refresh and Lunch Townsville Holden meet and greet
12:30pm Townsville to Bowen - 200 kms
2:30pm Regroup, Refresh & Refuel at Bowen (lions club)
3:15pm Bowen to Mackay - 191 kms
5:00pm Arrive at Mackay, refuel, prep for next day and check in
7:00pm Dinner TBA
Accomodation: Coral Sands Motel, 44 Macalister St, Mackay
Phone: 07 4951 1244 Email: cosands@easynet.net.au
Website: http://www.coralsandsmotel.com.au
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 12
Friday 26th August
Mackay to Bundaberg - 646kms
7:00am Mackay to Carmilla - 108 kms
8:30am Top up, Refuel and Refresh Carmilla
9:00am Carmilla to Marlborough - 140 kms
10:30am Regroup & Refuel at Marlborough
11:00am Marlborough to Rockhampton - 107 kms
12:30pm Regroup, Refuel & Lunch at Rockhampton
2:30pm Rockhampton to Benaraby - 125 kms
3:30pm Regroup & Refuel in Benaraby
4:00pm Benaraby to Bundaberg via Gin Gin - 196 kms
6:00pm Arrive at Bundaberg - refuel, prep for next day and check in
7:00pm Dinner details TBA
Accomodation: Bundaberg East Cabin & Tourist Park, 83 Princess St Bundaberg
Phone: 07 4152 8899
Website: http://www.bundabergtouristpark.com.au
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - QLD 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms. They will charge by cabin instead of per person as a discount
Ride Day 13
Saturday 27th August
Bundaberg to Brisbane - 428kms
7:30am Bundaberg to Gympie 194 kms
9:00am Refuel and Refresh Gympie regroup at Lake Alford Park
10:00am Gympie to Kallangur 143 kms
12:30pm Arrive at Diamonds Tavern Kallangur, lunch, refuel, prep for final departure to hometown
After this, the ride is officially over, and you're free to ride home, take in the sights, or have a rest.
Thank you so much for your contribution to this two wheeled suicide prevention project!