NSW LEG
Dubbo to Darwin Itinerary
10th - 19th August 2018
Join dozens of Black Dog Riders from the first state and embark upon a 3,800km epic journey of discovery and awareness to the Top End of Australia!
Ride Coordination Team
Ride Coordinator
Wayne Amor m: 0472-556-488 e: nsw@blackdogride.com.au
Rider Liaison
Graham "Bear" Falconer m: 0407650400
Please read the Ride FAQs HERE before contacting the Team.
Registration
Register here: http://topend2018nswact.eventbrite.com.au/
Riders partners are welcome to join us in Darwin for our Top End Celebrations! They can register here: https://topend2018celebrations.eventbrite.com.au
Registrations close 30th July.
Fundraising
Fundraising for Black Dog Ride's Top End 2018 will support community based mental health and suicide prevention programs. Start your fundraising here: https://blackdogride.giveeasy.org/fundraising_event/topend2018/
Don't want to set up a fundraising page? Please consider sharing the Top End 2018 Donation link amongst your friends, family, club and colleagues: https://black-dog-ride.giveeasy.org/black-dog-ride-to-the-top-end-2018
Ride Flyers
General Top End 2018 Flyer
This flyer mentions all state legs and is great for sharing with bike clubs and dealerships.
Download the JPEG for sharing across Facebook, Twitter etc, emails and forums HERE
Download the PDF which is hi-res and ready for printing out HERE
NSW Leg - Top End 2018 Flyers
This flyer is specific to the NSW leg of the ride.
Download the JPEG for sharing across Facebook, Twitter etc, emails and forums HERE
Download the PDF which is hi-res and ready for printing out HERE
Top End 2018 Community Flyers
These flyers are sharing in the communities Black Dog Ride will be visiting, with a space for you or the community members to write details in and pin up at local noticeboards.
Download the low-res JPEG blank community flyer HERE
Download the hi-res PDF blank community flyer HERE
Download a low-res MS Word flyer with Text Box for editing HERE
RIDE ITINERARY
Dubbo to Darwin 3,853kms
10th - 18th August 2018
Black Dog Riders depart Dubbo on Friday 10th August, riding through northern NSW and central QLD before arriving in Darwin on Friday 17th.
On the evening of Thursday 8th August, there is an unofficial casual catch up dinner in Dubbo. It is not compulsory to attend this, it's simply a meal for those Black Dog Riders in town for the departure the next morning, and an opportunity to get to know your riding mates for the next week. All are welcome.
Detailed Ride Map HERE
**Download itinerary HERE**
Dubbo, Thursday 9th Aug 2018
6:00pm Informal, Pre-ride dinner - The Old Bank Restaurant & Bar, Macquarie St Dubbo
8.00pm Rider brief after dinner for Friday 10th Aug Oct
Accommodation
Quest Dubbo, 22 Bultje Street, Dubbo NSW
Phone: Amy, 02 5809 8600 Email: questdubbo@questapartments.com.au
Quote Reservation Number: Reservation Number: 72246
Matilda Motor Inn, 231 Darling St Dubbo NSW
Phone: 02 6882 3944 Email: matilda@mmid.com.au
Reserved 50/60 beds, all room types.
Big4 Holiday Park, Dubbo, 154 Whylandra St Dubbo
Phone: 1800 033 072 Email: dubbo@discoveryparks.com.au
Heaps of cabins & camping
Friday 10th August - Dubbo to Lightning Ridge - 354km
8:30am Community brekky, Church St Rotunda
10:15am Prayer & Blessing of the bikes - Padre TBC
10:00am Depart Dubbo, Police escort to Brocklehurst TBC
2:30am Arrive Lightning Ridge 80km book into accommodation & look around
6:00pm Dinner TBA
Accommodation
Wallangulla Motel, 23 Morrilla St Lightning Ridge NSW
Phone: Carol on 1800 247 376 Email: wall@lrbc.com.au
20 rooms available, $103.50
Outback Resort & Van Park, Cnr Onyx St and Kaolin St Lighting Ridge NSW
Phone: Amanda 02 6829 0304 Email: info@ridgehotelmotel.com.au
Saturday 11th August - Lightning Ride to Roma - 427km
7.30am DIY Brekky & look around
9.30am Depart Lightning Ridge
(10:15am NSW/Qld Border 65km)
4.00pm Arrive Roma, book into accommodation 195km
5.00pm Rider brief for Sun 12th Aug Roma Aussie Tourist Park camp kitchen
6.00pm Dinner TBA
Accommodation
Roma Motel, 11 Bowen Street Roma QLD
Phone: Lana 07 4622 2288 Email: paul_lana@bigpond.com
15 rooms, $100 up to 3ppl
Roma Aussie Tourist Park, 6 Bowen Street Roma QLD
Phone: Ken on 07 4622 6464 Email: ask@romaaussie.com.au
Sunday 12th August - Roma to Emerald - 403km
7.30am Brekky TBA
9.00am Depart - Roma
3.30pm Arrive - Emerald, settle into accommodation 139km (or via Blackwater 196km all sealed)
6.00pm Dinner - TBC - The Irish Village
Accommodation
Emerald Park Motel, 1 Dundas St, Emerald QLD
Phone: Annie on 07 4982 0885 Email: bookings@emeraldparkmotel.com.au
Stay On Sullivan, 5 Sullivan St, Emerald QLD
Phone: Matt or Kate on 07 4982 0611 Email: sos@ikerus.com.au
15 S (or Q) rooms, $65ea.
Emerald Tourist Park, 43 Roberts St Emerald QLD
Phone: 07 4982 1589 Email: emeraldtouristpark@villagenational.com.au
Monday 13th August - Emerald to Winton - 596km
7.30am DIY Brekky in town.
8.30am Depart Emerald
4.00pm Arrive Winton, settle in
6.00pm Dinner - TBA
Accommodation
Boulder Opal Motor Inn, 16 Elderslie Street Winton QLD
Phone: 07 4657 1211 Email: boulderopalmotel@bigpond.com
Matilda Country Tourist Park, 43 Chirnside Street Winton QLD
Phone: 07 4657 1607 Email: matildacountry@gmail.com
Tuesday 14th August - Winton to Camooweal - 657km
7:00am Brekky - TBA
8:00am Depart Winton
4.30pm Arrive - Camooweal 190km Book into accommodation
6.00pm Dinner - TBA
Accommodation
Post Office Hotel, 39 Barkly Highway Camooweal QLD
Phone: Michelle 07 4748 2124 Email: postoff@gmail.com
7 motel rooms, 3 hotel rooms booked
Camooweal Roadhouse, Barkly Highway Camooweal QLD
Phone: 1800 634 009 Email: camoowealroadhouse@live.com.au
Wednesday 15th August - Camooweal to Renner Springs - 583km
7:30am DIY Brekky
8.30am Depart Camooweal
11.30am (different time zone) Lunch/fuel stop - Barkly Homestead
TAKE EXTRA FUEL IF REQUIRED 260km
2.00pm Fuel - Warumungu Roadhouse (Tree Ways) 185km
3:30pm Arrive Renner Springs Desert Inn/Roadhouse 138km book in
6.00pm Dinner onsite, $17 burger deal, $32 Beef 'n Barra, or order off the menu
Accommodation
Renner Springs Desert InnStuart Highway Renner Springs NT
Phone: 08 8964 4505 Email: rennersprings@bigpond.com
25 motel rooms/40 beds, plenty of camping
Thursday 16th August - Renner Springs to Katherine - 514km
8:00am Depart Renner Springs
9:30am Fuel - Daly Waters 245km
12.00pm Arrive Mataranka 168km - Splash n Dash?
2.00pm Arrive in Katherine, check into accom, fuel up for next day
6.00pm Meet up with WA & Darwin Black Dog Riders and enjoy dinner together
Accommodation
Paraway Motel, 9 O'Shea Terrace, Katherine NT 0850
Phone: (08) 8972 2644 E: reservations@parawaymotel.com.au
Friday 17th August - Mataranka to Darwin - 334km
8.00am Depart Mataranka for Katherine 101kms
Meet All National Black Dog Riders, escort to Darwin - 317kms
Evening - Casual Sundowner onsite at Club Tropical Resort
Accommodation:
Club Tropical Resort, 622 Lee Point Rd.
Apoartments, Villas, Deluxe Rooms
Website: http://clubtropicalresortdarwin.com.au/
Phone: 08 8944 8500
Email: reservations@clubtropicalresortdarwin.com.au
Lee Point Village Resort, 622 Lee Point Rd.
Caravan Park, Cabins, Camping
Website: http://www.leepointvillageresort.com.au/
Phone: 08 8945 0535
Email: info@leepointvilllageresort.com.au
Please let them know you're with Black Dog Ride and if you're willing to share a room with other Black Dog Riders. Remember to book for at least 2 nights.
Saturday 18th August - Darwin
5.30pm Bus to Ride Finale at Crocosaurus Cove
After the Finale Experience, the organised part of Black Dog Ride's Top End 2018 is finished. You are free to stay on in Darwin (please book early), tour the region, head home or continue travelling.
Important Ride Notes
- Please note that times and distances contained in the Itinerary are estimates only
- 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 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
Accommodation
To ensure you get accommodation within your preferred budget at the stated accomodation venues listed on itieneriaries, please make your booking as soon as you've registered. We will be visiting the area in the peak tourist season and demand for all accommodation will be very high.
Please ensure you let the venue know you're with Black Dog Ride to receive any applicable discounts, and if you're willing to share the room.
Bike Shipping from Darwin
If time is short and you need to get back home straight after the Ride, long time Black Dog Ride supporters Bikes Only are offering a fantastic deal to freight your bike home from Darwin.
Contact Manelle on (07) 3219-7000 or manager@bikesonly.com.au to make your booking.
Special prices for registered Black Dog Riders are:
DARWIN TO:
ADELAIDE $930
BRISBANE $760
CANBERRA $830
MELBOURNE $930
PERTH $1010
SYDNEY $850
TASMANIA (DEVONPORT) $1360
Prices are per bike and includes GST. Prices, which include transit insurance, are to depots in each destination city.
Panniers and top boxes are included, however do not overload your bike.
This service has limited capacity so book early if you want to "Ride and Fly". The Darwin bike drop off date and location will be shared with registered riders via email closer to the date of departure.
They only require payment 2 weeks prior to pick up so you can book now to secure the space.