WA State Black Dog Ride 2023

WA State Black Dog Ride2023

WA State Black Dog Ride 2023 aims to start a national conversation about depression and suicide prevention. Help us get the country talking and join us on this incredible journey.

Ride Registration

Registration for the full WA State Black Dog Ride 2023 includes:

• Entry and participation in the fully organised Ride 
• Back up of a Support Vehicle en route
• State Ride 2023 cloth patch, round ride decal, and bumper sticker

Ride Itinerary 

Day 0 - Sunday 8th October - Registration

2pm - 6pm: Meet & Greet at Discovery Park - 91 Benara Rd, Caversham WA 6055

6pm - 8pm: Dinner/Registration at Pasta in the Valley - 2931 West Swan Rd, Caversham WA 6055

Day 1 - Monday 9th October (485km)

Caversham to Northam (88km) - view Northam Silo 

Northam to Merriden (164km) - view Merriden Silo

Merriden to Corrigin (118km)

Corrigin to Narrogin (115km) - STAY OVERNIGHT

Accommodation: Narrogin

Albert Facey Motor Inn - 78 Williams Rd Ph 9881 1899 

Narrogin Motel - 56 Williams Rd Ph 9881 1660 

Narrogin Caravan Park - 80 Williams Rd Ph042747833 

Duke of York Hotel - 34 Federal St Ph 9881 1008

New Cornwall Hotel - 12 Doney St Ph 9881 1568

Day 2 - Tuesday 10th October (416km)

Narrogin to Katanning (105km) - view Katanning Silo

Katanning to Pingrup (100km) - view Pingrup Silo

Pngrup to Newdegate (78km) - view Newdegate Silo

Newdegate to Ravensthorpe (133km) - STAY OVERNIGHT

Accommodation: Ravensthorpe

Ravensthorpe Motel - 12 Jamieson St Ph 9838 1053 

Ravensthorpe Palace Hotel - 68 Morgan St Ph 9838 

1005 Green haven Tourist Park - 2 Elston St Ph 9838 1050

Day 3 - Wednesday 11th October (303km)

Ravensthorpe - view Ravensthorpe Silo before departing

Ravensthrope to Jerramungup (114km)

Jerramungup to Wellstead (89km)

Wellstead to Albany (100km) - view Albany Silo

Remainder of your afternoon at your leisure - STAY OVERNIGHT

Accommodation: Albany

Heaps of accommodation. Here are a few examples:

Dog Rock Motel - 303 Middleton Rd Ph 9845 7200 

Sleepwell Motel - 270 Albany H’way Ph 9841 7399

Day 4 - Thursday 12th October (362km)

Albany to Denmark (55km)

Denmark to Walpole (65km)

Walpole to Pemberton (120km)

Pemberton to Augusta (122km) - STAY OVERNIGHT

Accommodation: Augusta

Augusta Hotel - 53 Blackwood Ave Ph 9758 1944 

Georgina Molloy Motel - 84 Blackwood Ave Ph 9758 1255

Turner Caravan Park - 1 Blackwood Ave Ph 9780 5633

Day 5 - Friday 13th October (347km)

Augusta to Dunsborough (91km)

Dunsborough to Busselton (26km)

Busselton to Capel (25km)

Capel to Donnybrook (33km)

Donnybrook - Wellington Mills - Wellington Dam via Falcon Rd - view the mural on the way (55km)

Wellington Dam to Collie via Coalfields Hwy (29km)

Collie to Harris River Dam (15km)

Harris River Sth West Hwy (35km)

Sth West Hwy to Bunbury (38km) - Final dinner in Bunbury to be advised

Accommodation: Bunbury

Plenty of accommodation ranging from hotels to apartments and caravan parks.

Lord Forrest Hotel - Simmonds St

Rose Hotel - Victoria St

Clifton Motel - Clifton St

Parade Hotel - Stirling St

Bunbury Hotel

Koombana Bay - Caravan Park

Ride Preparation

It is imperative that riders ensure their bike is registered, roadworthy, and in proper working order, ready for the significant distance ride ahead. It is also imperative that riders and pillion passengers are fit and well enough for the journey. Black Dog Ride does not take responsibility for these matters.

Share the Ride

Each state has a Facebook Group to help you connect with fellow riders. Once you have registered for this ride you can go to your state's Facebook Group and apply for membership. Here's the link to the state group.

WA Black Dog Riders

Fundraising

Start your fundraising efforts HERE. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Merchandise

Our Online Shop has our standard range of merchandise for sale all year round. You can access our shop via our website, www.blackdogride.org.au.

Ride Coordinator

You Coordinator for this ride is Steve Ingram. You can reach Steve via email on wa@blackdogride.org.au if you have any specific questions about the ride.

The safety and wellbeing of all Black Dog Ride participants is our priority: While participating in Black Dog ride events, at any time where you are, or are likely to be, in control of a vehicle, the consumption of alcohol and illegal drugs is prohibited. At all times, the use of illegal substances is prohibited. At the conclusion of the event or days documented riding, and/or if an event includes multiple days, including evening social events and meals, we expect your decision to consume alcohol to be in moderation and within legal limitations. Non-compliance of this requirement will result in your immediate disqualification from further participation in the event, and no refunds will be given