Black Dog Ride - WA 2016
August 18th to 28th
Registrations now open! Departing from both Perth and Busselton, join us on an unforgettable inland journey as we ride to the regions to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention. Registrations are now open and will be closed on 18th July. Don't miss out!
Fundraising and Awareness Activities
The GiveEasy WA 2016 Fundraising Portal helps fundraise amongst your friends, family, clubs and colleagues. Start fundraising here: https://blackdogride.giveeasy.org/fundraising_event/wa2016/
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 to complete the form, please contact us, 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 WA 2016 here: https://blackdogridewa2016.eventbrite.com.au
Coordinator Information
Coordinator: Gary Pontifex
Email: wa@blackdogride.com.au
Mobile: 0401 966 356
Please read the Ride FAQs before contacting your volunteer Ride Coordinator.
Ride Flyers
WA 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
WA 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
WA 2016 Rider Flyers
For riders to share in their workplace or club
Download the low-res JPEG rider flyer HERE
Download the hi-res PDF flyer HERE
Ride Itinerary
18th - 28th August 2016
4500 kms
Please note, we are travelling during peak tourist season and accomodation is in high demand. Please book your accommodation ASAP. Most accomodation venues do not require full payment up front.
As more activities are planned, this page will be updated. Please check page regularly.
Ride Day 1
Thursday 18th August 2016
Busselton to Hyden - 451kms
Google Map of Busselton - Hyden Itinerary here.
7.30am Check-in. Lions Breakfast & Yahava Koffee at Fennessy's Holden
9.30am Ride departs Busselton for Collie - 103 kms
10.45am Refuel and leg stretch at Collie
11.00am Depart Collie for Dumbleyung - 164 kms
12.45pm Refuel then lunch ($8) at Dumbleyung Men's Shed, 41 McIntyre Street Dumbleyung
2.00pm Depart Dumbleyung for Kulin - 95 kms
3.00pm Meet with Perth BDR group at Aust Post Store, 59 Johnston St, Kulin
3.15pm Depart Kulin for Hyden via Tin Horse Hwy - 89 kms
4.30pm Group photo at Wave Rock Hyden, Wave Rock Rd, Hyden
5:00pm Refuel and check in at Wave Rock Motel, 2 Lynch St Hyden
6.30pm Dinner at the Motel Bistro. Meals from $19.50
Thursday 18th August 2016
Swan Valley to Hyden - 382kms
7.00am Check-In at Yahava KoffeeWorks, Swan Valley. Yummy Yahava Breakfast available.
8.00am Rider Safety Briefing
8.30am Depart Swan Valley for Quairading (via York) - 156 kms
10.30am Arrive Quairading for School Visit, Mclennan Street, Quairading WA
11.30am Depart Quairading for Corrigin - 66 kms
12.15pm Refuel in Corrigin, then lunch Mallee Tree Cafe, 11 Campbell St, Corrigin
1.15pm Depart Corrigin for Kondinin - 48 kms
1.45pm Refreshments at Men's Shed Kondinin, 277 Nicholl Street, Kondinin
2.45pm Depart Kondinin for Kulin - 23kms
3.00pm Arrive Kulin. Meet Busselton BDR Group at Aust Post Store, 59 Johnston St, Kulin
3.15pm Depart Kulin for Hyden via Tin Horse Highway - 89 kms
4.30pm Group photo at Wave Rock, Wave Rock Rd, Hyden
5:00pm Refuel and check in at Wave Rock Motel, 2 Lynch St Hyden
6.30pm Dinner at the Motel Bistro. Meals from $19.50
Accomodation: Wave Rock Motel/Hotel, 2 Lynch St Hyden
Phone: 08 9880 5052 Email: hydenhotel@bigpond.com
Website: http://waverock.com.au/business/accommodation/wave-rock-motel
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - WA 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 2
Friday 19th August
Hyden to Kalgoorlie - 504kms
7.00am Breakfast together by Hyden Lions Club at transfer station at Hyden Airport.
8.15am Depart for Merredin via Mt Walker & Narembeen - 167 kms
10.00am Rally together 5kms out of town at Flying College, 461 Merredin-Narembeen Rd, Merredin
10.15am School visit Merredin College, Woolgar Avenue, Merredin
11.15am Refuel and depart Merredin for Southern Cross - 109 kms
12.30pm Lunch at Southern Cross Bowling Club, 23 Antares St, Southern Cross. Gold coin donation.
1.30pm School visit at Southern Cross District High School
2.15pm Depart Southern Cross for Coolgardie - 189 kms
4.15pm Arrive Coolgardie, meet Kalgoorlie Black Dog Riders, refuel if needed
4.30pm Riders depart Coolgardie for Kalgoorlie - 39kms
5.00pm Arrive in Kalgoorlie, check-in to accommodation
6.30pm BDR Buffet Dinner with Kalgoorlie Black Dog Riders at the Overland Motel, 566 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie. $30 Buffet Dinner.
Accomodation: The Prospector Holiday Park, Cnr Great Eastern Highway & Ochiltree Street (behind Caltex)
Phone: 08 9021 2524 Email: prospector@acclaimparks.com.au
Website: http://www.acclaimparks.com.au/locations/kalgoorlie/prospector-holiday-park/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - WA 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms.
Remember to book for 2 nights!
1st Overflow Accomodation: Comfort Inn Midas Motel, 409 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie
Phone: 08 9021 3088 Email: enquiries@midasmotel.com.au
Website: http://www.midasmotel.com.au/
2nd Overflow Accomodation: Ibis Styles Hotel, 45 Egan St Kalgoorlie
Phone: 08 9080 5900 Email: h1884-re01@accor.com
Website: http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1884-ibis-styles-kalgoorlie/index.shtml
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - WA 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms.
Remember to book for 2 nights!
Ride Day 3
Saturday 20th August
Kalgoorlie
9.30am Morning tea at Loopline Park with a local Show n' Shine
1:15pm A special tour of Kalgoorlie/Boulder, bus pick up at accomodation, $15 per person
4.00pm Bus pick up to Metropol Hotel for dinner with provided by Mates4Mates
Ride Day 4
Sunday 21st August
Kalgoorlie to Mt Magnet - 678kms
6.30am Lions Club Breakfast at Cruickshank Sports Arena, Short St, Kalgoorlie.
7.30am Depart Kalgoorlie for Leonora - 236 kms
10.00am Refuel in Leonora. Morning tea in the park, main street.
11.00am Depart Leonora for Leinster - 135 kms
12.15pm Arrive in Leinster, refuel and leg stretch
12.30pm Depart Leinster for Sandstone - 152 kms
2.00pm Late BDR Lunch in the park with Lady Di, Hack St, Sandstone.
3.30pm Depart Sandstone for Mt Magnet - 154 kms
5.00pm Arrive in Mt Magnet, refuel, check-in to accommodation
6.30pm BDR Buffet Dinner at Mt Magnet Cabins. $32.50 Buffet Dinner.
Accomodation: Mt Magnet Cabins, Lot 331 Richardson Street Mt Magnet
Phone: 0419 164 871 **Please call or text and leave a message, they will phone you back for bookings!**
Website: http://www.mtmagnet.wa.gov.au/pages/16-accommodation
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - WA 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms.
**Please call/text and leave a message, they will phone you back for bookings!**
Ride Day 5
Monday 22nd August
Mt Magnet to Newman - 617kms
6.45am DIY breakfast in cabins or in town. Brekky $12.50 at Mt Magnet Cabins.
7.45am Depart Mt Magnet for Cue, Simpson Street, Cue - 80 kms
8.30am Arrive for School Visit at Cue Primary School, Simpson St, Cue
9.15am Depart Cue for Meekatharra - 116 kms
10.30am School Visit at Meekatharra District High School, Savage St, Meekatharra, with Morning Tea. Refuel.
11.30am Depart Meekatharra for Kumarina - 255 kms (Rest stop & packed lunch at roadside layby in this stretch)
2.30pm Refuel and leg stretch Kumarina
3.00pm Depart Kumarina for Capricorn Roadhouse for regroup - 146 kms
4:30pm Arrive at Capricorn Roadhouse for regroup with local riders
4.45pm Depart together for Group Ride with local riders into Newman - 20 kms
5.00pm Refuel then check in to accomodation
6.30pm BDR Buffet Dinner at Seasons Hotel (Poolside). $35 Buffet Dinner.
Accomodation: Seasons Hotel, Newman Drive Newman
Phone: 08 9177 8666 Email: stay@seasonshotel.com.au
Website: http://seasonshotel.com.au/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - WA 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms.
1st Overflow Accomodation: Newman Hotel
Phone: 08 9175 9300 Email: reception@newmanhotel.com.au
Website: http://www.newmanhotel.com.au
Ride Day 6
Tuesday 23rd August
Newman to Port Hedland - 455kms
7.00am DIY local breakfast in town
8.15am Local School Visit TBC
9.30am Depart Newman for Auski Roadhouse and Lunch - 192 kms
11.30pm Arrive at Auski Roadhouse for lunch and refuel
12.30pm Depart Auski Roadhouse for Pt Hedland - 263 kms
1.45pm Stop half way to Pt Hedland for a leg stretch, fuel top up (own cans)
2.15pm Depart for Pt Hedland
3.30pm Arrive in Pt Hedland, refuel and check in to accomodation
6.30pm BDR Dinner at The Landing, Great Northern Hwy, Port Hedland. $20 Buffet Dinner.
Accomodation: Cooke Point Holiday Park, 2 Taylor St Port Hedland
Phone: 08 9173 1271 or freecall 1800 459 999 Email: porthedland@discoveryparks.com.au
Website: https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/wa/north-west/discovery-parks-port-hedland
1st Overflow Accomodation: Hospitality Inn, Webster St Port Hedland
Phone: 08 9173 1044 Email: porthedland@hospitalityinns.com.au
Website: www.hospitalityinnporthedland.com.au
2nd Overflow Accomodation: Blackrock Tourist Park, 2115 N Circular Rd South Hedland
Phone: 9172 3444 Email: reception@blackrockcp.com.au
Website: http://www.blackrocktouristpark.com.au
Ride Day 7
Wednesday 24th August
Port Hedland to Karratha - 242kms
7.00am DIY breakfast in town
8.30am Local School Visit TBC
8.30am Local School Visit TBC
12.00pm Depart Pt Hedland for Whim Creek Tavern - 118 kms
1.15pm Lunch at Whim Creek Tavern, LOT 58 N W Coastal Hwy, Whim Creek
3.00pm Depart for Roebourne - 85 kms
3:30pm Arrive in Roebourne, refuel and leg stretch at BP Service Station, Cleaverville Rd
4.15pm Depart with local riders for Karratha - 39 kms
4.45pm Arrive in Karratha, check in to accomodation
6.30pm BDR Dinner by Karratha Lions Club at Pilbara Holiday Park. $15 pp. Cash only.
Accomodation: Pilbara Holiday Park, 70 Rosemary Rd Karratha
Phone: 08 9185 1855 Email: pilbara@aspenparks.com.au
Website: http://www.aspenparks.com.au/parks/wa/pilbara-holiday-park/
Remember to book for 2 nights!
1st Overflow Accomodation: Best Western Karratha, 27 Warambie Road Karratha
Phone: 08 9143 9888 Email: manager@bestwesternkarratha.com.au
Website: http://bestwesternkarratha.com.au
Remember to book for 2 nights!
Ride Day 8
Thursday 25th August
Karratha
6.30pm DIY Breakfast in town
8.00am Depart for Karratha District High School
8.20am Arrive at Karratha District High School for school visit
9.00am Depart school, free time!
12.30pm Depart for lunch together
1.00pm Arrive at Samson Beach Tavern, Miller Cl, Point Samson, for Fish 'n' Chips Lunch
Free time in the afternoon and evening, dinner own arrangements.
Accomodation: As Above
Ride Day 9
Friday 26th August
Karratha to Carnarvon - 639kms
7.00am Breakfast with Karratha Lions Club at Pilbara Holiday Park, TBC
8.00am Depart Karratha to Fortescue River Roadhouse - 108 kms
9.00am Arrive Fortescue River Roadhouse, refuel
9.20am Depart Fortescue for Nanutarra Roadhouse - 163 kms
11.00am Arrive at Nunutarra Roadhouse for early lunch
11.45am Depart Nanutarra Roadhouse for Minilya Roadhouse - 228 kms
2.15pm Arrive at Minilya Roadhouse for refuel, leg stretch and food
3.00pm Depart Minilya Roadhouse for Carnarvon - 140 kms
4.30pm Arrive in Carnarvon, refuel, check in to accomodation
6.30pm BDR Dinner at Carnarvon Motel. $28 Buffet Dinner.
Accomodation: Carnarvon Motel, 34 David Brand Drive Carnarvon
Phone: 08 9941 0600 Email: stay@carnarvonmotel.com
Website: http://www.carnarvonmotel.com.au
1st Overflow Accomodation: The Gateway Motel, 379 Robinson St Carnarvon
Phone: (08) 9941 6900 Email: bookings@thegatewaymotel.com
Website: http://www.thegatewaymotel.com/
Ride Day 10
Saturday 27th August
Carnarvon to Geraldton - 479kms
7.00am Breakfast by Carnarvon Lions Club at the Lions Den, Carnarvon Airport
8.00am Depart Carnarvon for Wooramel Roadhouse - 120kms
9.15am Arrive at Wooramel Roadhouse, refuel - .5c off fuel for BDRiders!
9:30am Depart for Billabong Roadhouse - 128kms
10:45am Arrive Billabong Roadhouse for DIY morning tea
11.30am Depart Billabong for Northampton - 180 kms
1.30pm Arrive in Northhampton, refuel, lunch at BP Service Station, Lot 30 Hampton Rd, Northampton
2.15pm Depart Northampton with local rider escort to Geraldton - 51 kms
3.00pm Arrive at Geraldton Men's Shed, 13 Foreshore Drive, Geraldton
5.00pm Depart Geraldton Men's Shed for accomodation
Warm welcome to the Black Dog Ride from Black Dog Ride's Geraldton Community
6.30pm BDR and Friends Dinner at the Wintersun Hotel, 441 Chapman Rd, Bluff Point. Open Menu.
Accomodation: Geraldton Motor Inn, 107 Brand Highway Geraldton
Phone: 08 9964 4777 Email: reception@geraldtonmotorinn.com.au
Website: http://geraldtonmotorinn.com.au
1st Overflow Accomodation: Sunset Beach Holiday Park, Bosley St Geraldton
Phone: 08 9938 1655 Email: info@sunsetbeachpark.com.au
Website: http://www.sunsetbeachpark.com.au
Ride Day 11
Sunday 28th August
Geraldton to Perth - 418kms
7.00am Breakfast ($6) at Geraldton Men's Shed, 13 Foreshore Drive, Geraldton
9.00am Depart Geraldton for for Jurien Bay - 196 kms
11.00am Arrive Jurien Bay Foreshore, Roberts St, Jurien Bay for lunch with Men's Shed and Lions
12.00pm Depart Jurien Bay for Wanneroo - 194 kms
2.15pm Arrive in Wanneroo for a Welcome Home afternoon tea by Lions Club wih local BDRiders at Senior Citizens Centre, 23 Civic Dr, Wanneroo, Free of Charge!
3.30pm Riders depart to their homes and loved ones after another great Black Dog Ride!