Black Dog Ride to Tasmania 2017 Logo

BLACK DOG RIDE TO TASMANIA 2017
QUEENSLAND LEG

Brisbane to Hobart - 2,296kms
30th October - 6th November

Black Dog Ride's inaugural adventure to the Apple Isle sets off in late October from every state and territory to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention, gathering together in Hobart to celebrate the coming together of Black Dog Riders and the culmination of an inspiring grassroots suicide prevention project.

Join us on this once in a lifetime journey of community and self awareness!


Ride Coordination Team

Please read the ride FAQs here before contacting your coordinator.

To update your registration information, contact registrations@blackdogride.com.au

QLD Coordinator - Michael Young qld@blackdogride.com.au


Ride Registration

Before registering, please read the Ride FAQs here.

Please allow half an hour to register. You will need to let us know your -

• Name, Address, Phone, Email, Date of Birth, Payment Detials
• Next of Kin Name, Phone and Address (Don't use your pillion!)
• Your bike Make, Model and Rego Number
• Your bike dimensions for the ferry if it's a trike, sidecar or has a trailer
• Start and end points if a Night Rider
• Medical information to help us help you in case of accident or emergency
• Dietary Requirements

This information is kept confidential by Black Dog Ride and only shared with State Coordinators, then shared with Support Crew during the ride. The information you provide helps us ensure you have a safe and enjoyable ride, and that we are able to support you should an accident or other emergency arise.

If you're unable to ride the whole distance with us, you can register as a Night Rider and join QLD riders at any major town and depart at any major town up to Echuca Simply complete the relevant details on the registration form.

Registration as a Rider for the full Black Dog Ride to Tasmania 2017 includes the following:

• Your entry to the organised ride
• Your ferry passage TO Tasmania but NOT the return
• The security of a Support Vehicle with bike trailer en route to Hobart
• Rider Kit including commemorative BDR patch and stickers for your bike
• The Hobart Welcome Luncheon at Blundstone Arena
• The Ride Finale Dinner at Blundstone Arena

Black Dog Ride will arrange and inform riders of reasonably priced accomodation for every leg, generally discounted for Black Dog Riders.

Community organisations may be providing low cost yummy meals almost every day, but meal costs (other than the Hobart formal meals) are not included in registration costs.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Booking - IMPORTANT!

To move hundreds of Black Dog Riders and their bikes over to Tasmania, Black Dog Ride has liaised extensively with the Spirit of Tasmania. Black Dog Ride must include Ferry Bookings in the Ride Registration fees, and will book riders on their behalf. During Ride Registration, you will need to choose the ferry accomodation option you prefer, however places are limited and it is first in best dressed.

There is no need for riders to book the ferry to Tasmania, this is being done on your behalf by Black Dog Ride.

However riders will need to book the ferry for their return home. More information is provided to riders upon registering.

Register for the QLD Leg of Tasmania 2017 here:

https://tas2017qld.eventbrite.com.au


The Cause - Even Heroes Need A Hand

Black Dog Ride to Tasmania 2017 FlyerDefence and Emergency Workers save and protect lives. But this demanding work means they may experience the trauma of mental illness at twice the rate of other Australians. At Black Dog Ride, we find that statistic unacceptable and we're doing something about it. In 2017 we're fundraising to provide these heroes with Mental Health First Aid training, so these heroes can identify and respond appropriately to a colleague in crisis, keeping them safe from harm.

Black Dog Ride's goal is to raise $200,000 to fund 500 scholarships.

Black Dog Ride to Tasmania 2017 is bringing hundreds of people together to ride to the Apple Isle, engaging hundreds of communities and thousands people to raise awareness of this cause.

Please, dig deep and support this life saving initiative, because...

Even Heroes Need a Hand

To donate directly, click here: https://black-dog-ride.giveeasy.org/tasmania-2017

To start fundraising, click here: https://blackdogride.giveeasy.org/fundraising_event/tas2017/

Click on the image above right to download the Black Dog Ride to Tasmania 2017 flyer (JPEG) and share with it friends, family, club and colleagues.

If you'd like to organise a fundraising activity, please download the Community Activity Kit by clicking the link below:

Community Activity Kit [PDF]

The Community Activity Kit is in PDF format and is a large file, 6.5MBs, please be patient while it downloads. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.

The Community Activity Kit is designed to help you organise your own fundraising or awareness activity. It 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.


Brisbane to Hobart - 2296kms

The itinerary listed below will be continually updated. Please check back often.


Monday 30th October - Old Petrie Town to Texas 339kms

Community activities coming soon!

Accomodation

Stockman Hotel, 3 High St Texas
Phone: 07 4653 1310 Email: stockmanhotel@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.stockmanhotel.com.au/

Texas Motel, 14 High St Texas
Phone: 07 4653 1300 or 07 4653 1300

Texas Caravan Park, 2 Avon St Texas
Phone: 07 4653 1194
Website: http://www.texasvanpark.com.au/

Texas Yellow Rose Guest House, 27 Moore St Texas
Phone: 07 4653 1592 Email: kathyfladrick1@outlook.com
Website: http://www.texasyellowroseguesthouse.com

Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride to Tasmania 2017 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms


Tuesday 31st October - Texas to Gunnedah 443kms

Community activities coming soon!

Accomodation

Gunnedah Hotel, 298 Conadilly Street Gunnedah
Phone: (02) 6742 2355 Email: gunnedahhotel@gmail.com

Alyn Motel, 351 Conadilly St Gunnedah
Phone: (02) 6742 5028 Email: alyn.motel@bigpond.com.au

Billabong Motel, 333 Conadilly St Gunnedah
Phone: (02) 67422033 Email: billabongmotel@bigpond.com

Gunnedah Tourist Caravan Park, 51 Henry St, Gunnedah
Phone: (02) 6742 1372 Email: gunnedahcaravanpark@westnet.com.au
Website: https://www.gunnedahcaravanpark.com.au

Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride to Tasmania 2017 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms.


Wednesday 1st November - Gunnedah to West Wyalong 508kms

Community activities coming soon!

Accomodation

Country Lodge Motor Inn, 25 Main St, West Wyalong
Phone: (02) 6972 2411 Email: countrylodge@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.countylodge.com.au/

West Wyalong Caravan Park, 60 Main Street, West Wyalong
Phone: (02) 6972 3133 Email: westwcp@bigpond.net.au
Website: http://westwyalongcaravanpark.com.au/

Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride to Tasmania 2017 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms.


Thursday 2nd November - West Wyalong to Echuca 412kms

Community activities coming soon!

Accomodation

Moama Riverside Tourist Park , Cnr Cobb Highway & Shaw Street, Moama
Phone: (03) 5482 3241
Website: http://www.moamariverside.com.au/index.html

Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride to Tasmania 2017 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms.


Friday 3rd November - Echuca to Port Melbourne 292kms

All Night Riders depart ride.

Start Point - Echuca VIC

5.00pm Arrive at Spirit of Tasmania terminal, Port Melbourne

7.30pm Spirit of Tasmania departs for Devonport with VIC Riders


Saturday 4th November - Devonport to Launceston 103kms

7.30am - Arrive and disembark at Devonport Ferry Terminal

End Point - Launceston TAS

Accomodation:

Alanvale Apartments and Motor Inn
Website: http://www.alanvaleapartments.com.au/
Phone: (03) 6326 3662 Email: info@alanvaleapartments.com.au
Address: 15-17 Alanvale Rd, Launceston

Big 4 Launceston Holiday Park
Website: http://big4launceston.com.au/
Phone: (03) 63442600 Email: info@big4launceston.com.au
Address: 86-94 Glen Dhu St, Launceston

Please let them know you're with Black Dog Ride to ensure you receive any discounts that apply

Sunday 5th November - Launceston to Hobart 199kms

Start Point - Launceston TAS

End Point - Hobart

Arrive at Blundstone Arena in Hobart at 2.00pm to meet all Black Dog Riders with a Welcome Luncheon.

Free night in town with Black Dog Riders!

Accomodation:

Discovery Parks Mornington
Website: https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/tas/hobart/mornington_hobart
Phone: (03) 6244 7070 Email: morningtonhobart@discoveryparks.com.au
Address: 346 Cambridge Rd, Mornington

Remember to book for at least 2 nights!

Please let them know you're with Black Dog Ride to ensure you receive any discounts that apply.


Monday 6th November - Hobart

Community activity with all Black Dog Riders in the morning.

6.00pm Finale Dinner at Blundstone Arena. Buses pickup and drop off at accomodation points.

After dinner the organised part of Black Dog Ride to Tasmania 2017 is finished. You are free to stay on in Hobart, tour the region, head home or continue travelling.

Important Ride Notes

  • Please note that times and distances contained in the Itinerary are estimates only and you are free to travel at your own pace and times.
  • Each stop on the Itinerary is deemed a fuel stop. Please check the range of your bike against a map to determine any additional stops you may require.
  • It is your responsibility to book accommodation or camp sites and please quote BDR when booking to ensure you receive applicable discounts.
  • All meals except Hobart lunch and dinner, are at your cost and if you are a registered rider it is presumed (for catering purposes) that you will be attending the organised meals as listed above