Black Dog Ride - TAS 2016
October 10th - 16th
Departing from Hobart, join us on our inaugural tour of the Apple Isle on our unforgettable ride to raise regional awareness of depression and suicide prevention! Registrations close 10th September. Don't miss out!
Fundraising and Awareness Activities
Black Dog Ride is fundraising to continue our support of Lifeline Australia's Online Crisis Support chat service, and continue funding MHFA Australia's teen MHFA training in Australian High Schools.
Black Dog Ride's fundraising has doubled the hours of operation of Lifeline's Online Crisis Support chat service, and has already funded the training of over 700 Australian youth in teen MHFA.
You can help us continue to provide vital mental health support to the community by opening a fundraising page, and organising community fundraising activities.
Click here: http://www.blackdogride.com.au/fundraising2016 to get started!
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 TAS 2016 here: https://blackdogridetas2016.eventbrite.com.au
Ride FAQs
We receive a number of frequently asked questions about the ride and have collated them here: http://www.blackdogride.com.au/states2016faqs for your easy reference. Please read them before contacting your volunteer Ride Coordinator.
Coordinator Information
Coordinator: Betty Parssey
Email: tas@blackdogride.com.au
Mobile: 0407 501 620
Ride Flyers
TAS 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
TAS 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
TAS 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
Hobart to New Norfolk - 1418kms
Monday 10th October 2016
Hobart to Port Arthur - 225kms
7.30am - 9.15am Mac 2 Evans/Hunter Sts for Check-in/Breakfast/Welcome/Information
9.30am Depart for Pt. Huon Trading Post, 4478 Huon Hwy, Port Huon for casual morning tea
11.30am Ride departs for Huonville via Geeveston to Huon Manor, 2 Short St. for catered Community Lunch
1.30pm Ride departs to Dunalley Esplanade for casual Community Event and afternoon tea
4.00pm Ride departs for Pt. Arthur
4:30pm Arrive at Port Arthur, refuel and settle into accomodation
6.00pm for 6.30pm Official Dinner - 'Gabriels By The Bay' at Stewarts Lodge, 6955 Arthur Highway
Accomodation 1: Pt. Arthur BIG 4 Holiday Parks, Garden Point Rd, Pt. Arthur 7182
Phone: 03 6250 2340 / 1800620708 Email: info@portarthurhp.com.au
Website: www.portarthurhp.com.au
Accomodation 2: Stewarts Bay Lodge, 6955 Arthur Highway, Pt. Arthur
Phone: 0362502888 Email: info@stewartsbaylodge.com.au
Website: www.stewartsbaylodge.com.au
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - TAS 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 2
Tuesday 11th October 2016
Port Arthur to Bicheno - 248km
8.15am Assemble at small park inside entrance to Historic Centre, 6973 Arthur Highway
8.30am Depart Pt. Arthur for Breakfast at Tasman District School, Nubeena
9.45am Depart Nubeena to Sorell via Taranna for casual community coffee/snack at Gateway Shopping Centre, 27 Cole St
11.30am Refuel in Sorell then depart for Triabunna for Lions Community Lunch
1.30pm Depart Triabunna for Barkmill Bakery, 1/96 Tasman Hwy, Swansea for casual coffee and refuel
3.00pm Depart Swansea for Bicheno
3:45pm Arrive Bicheno, refuel if needed, settle into accomodation
6.00pm for 6.30pm Catered Dinner at Bicheno RSL. Bus pick up at location TBA.
Accomodation 1: Bicheno East Coast Holiday Park, 4 Champ Street, Bicheno 7215
Phone: 03 6375 1999 Website: www.bichenoholidaypark.com.au
Accomodation 2: Seaview at Bicheno, 29 Banksia Street, Bicheno
Phone: 03 6375 1266
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - TAS 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 3
Wednesday 12th October 2016
Bicheno to Beauty Point - 280kms
7.45-8.40am Breakfast and refuel if needed
8.45am Depart Bicheno for casual morning tea at St. Helens. Refuel if needed
10.45am Depart St.Helens for a short rest break at Derby
12.15pm Depart Derby for Lions lunch at Lions N-E Park, Scottsdale. Refuel if needed
2.00pm Depart Scottsdale for casual coffee at Beaconsfield
3.00pm Depart Beaconsfield for Beauty Point to overnight accommodation
6.00pm for 6.30pm Dinner at the Riviera Beachfront Hotel, 19 Lenborough St
Accomodation 1: Beauty Point Tourist Park, 36 West Arm Road, Beauty Pt. 7270
Phone: 03 6383 4536 Email: info@beautypointtouristpark.com.au
Website: www.beautypointtouristpark.com.au
Accomodation 2: Riviera Beachfront Hotel, 19 Lenborough Street Beauty Point
Phone: 03 6383 4153 Email: stay@beautypointrivierahotel.com.au
Website: www.beautypointrivierahotel.com.au
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - TAS 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 4
Thursday 13th October 2016
Beauty Point to Wynyard - 170kms
8.00am Assemble at Riviera Beachfront Hotel
8.15am Riders depart from Beauty Point for Beaconsfield
8:25am Arrive for Beaconsfield Lions Club Catered Breakfast (Refuel if needed)
9.30am Riders depart for Latrobe via Holwell, Harford, Moriarty
10:40am Riders arrive at House of Anvers, Latrobe, 9025 Bass Highway for morning tea
11:30am Depart for Penguin via Spreyton, Don, Forth and Turners Beach
12.30pm Lunch at Penquin Lions Club (Refuel if needed)
1.30pm Depart for Wynyard
6.00 for 6.30pm Evening meal at Wharf Hotel, 10 Goldie Street
Accomodation 1: Leisure Ville Holiday Centre, 145 Old Bass Highway
Phone: 03 6442 2291 Email: mail@leisureville.com.au
Website: www.leisureville.com.au
Accomodation 2: Wharf Hotel, 10 Goldie Street, Wynyard
Phone: 03 6442 2344 Email: wharfhotelwynyard@gmail.com
Website: https://www.wharfhotelwynyard.com.au/
Accomodation 3: The Waterfront Wynyard, 1 Goldie Street, Wynyard
Phone: 03 6442 2351 Website: www.thewaterfront.net.au
Accomodation 4: Beach Retreat, 30b Old Bass Highway, Wynyard
Phone: 03 6442 1998 Website: www.beachretreattouristpark.com.au
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - TAS 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 5
Friday 14th October 2016
Wynyard to Strahan - 225kms
7:30am Bruce's Cafe, 145 Old Bass Highway in front of the Leisure Ville Holiday Centre. are open for breakfast
8.15am Assemble in front of Bruce's Cafe
8.30am Riders Depart Wynyard for Waratah via Somerset, Hellyer Gorge OR via Burnie if weather bad
10.15am Arrive at Waratah Mens Shed for morning tea (Refuel if needed)
11.30am Riders depart Waratah for Rosebery
12:30pm Lunch in Rosebery at catered community event (Refuel if needed)
2.00pm Depart for Strahan via Zeehan
3.00pm Arrive at Strahan, refuel and settle into accommodation
6.00pm Dinner is DIY in town, variety of options
Accomodation 1: Strahan Retreat Holiday Park, 8 Innes Street West
Phone: 03 6471 7442 Email: bookings@strahanretreat.com.au
Accomodation 2: Strahan Beach Tourist Park, 1 Beach Street
Phone: 03 6471 7468 Email: manager@strahantouristpark.com.au
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - TAS 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 6
Saturday 15th October 2016
Strahan to New Norfolk - 270kms
7:30am Breakfast is riders' choice, either at Shop beside Holiday Retreat or Banjos on the waterfront.
8:40am Assemble at Council Car Park on Esplanade opposite Post Office
8.50am Riders depart to Queenstown
9:45am Arrive at Railway Hotel for catered community morning tea (Refuel if needed)
10.45am Riders depart for Derwent Bridge via Nelson Falls
12.30pm Arrive at Derwent Bridge Wilderness Hotel for catered lunch (Refuel if needed)
1.30pm Riders Depart for Ouse
3:00pm Arrive in Ouse for afternoon tea (Refuel if needed)
4.00pm Depart Ouse for New Norfolk
5:00pm Arrive in New Norfolk, refuel, settle into accomodation
6:30pm Ride Finale Dinner at New Norfolk Hotel, 79 High Street
Accomodation 1: Derwent Valley Resort, 34 Lower Road, New Norfolk
Phone: 03 6261 2224 Email: derwentvalleyresort@gmail.com
Accomodation 2: Junction Motel, 50 Pioneer Avenue, New Norfolk
Phone: 03 6261 4029 Email: office@junctionmotel.com.au
Website: www.junctionmotel.com.au
Accomodation 3: New Norfolk Caravan Park, The Esplanade
Phone: 03 6261 1268 Website: http://www.newnorfolk.org/~caravan_park/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - TAS 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 7
Sunday 16th October
New Norfolk - HOME!
8.15am Assemble at the Derwent Valley Resort for ride to Tynwald Park Farewell
8.30am Catered Farewell Breakfast and Community Event at Tynwald Park
10.00am Breakfast over, and the organised part of BDR is finished. You are free to stay on, tour the region, head home or continue travelling.
Thank you for your support and commitment on this great two wheeled suicide prevention project!