BDR Ride To The Top - Queensland

BDR Ride to the Top aims to start a national conversation about depression and suicide prevention. Help us get the country talking and join us on this epic journey!

We will have ride groups from all states and territories of Australia travelling to meet up at our final destination, Cairns QLD followed by the optional Thunder Run.

Ride Registration

Registrations to ride all the way to Cairns with Black Dog Ride are strictly limited. Registrations close when all places are filled.

Registration for the FULL BDR Ride To The Top includes:

Entry and participation in the fully organised Ride
Back up of a Support Vehicle en route to Cairns
Commemorative rider pack

Commemorative tee shirt
Black Dog Ride Celebration Dinner, Saturday 12th September
Entry and participation in the all states group ride, Thunder Run on Sunday morning, 13th September

Ride Itinerary

The detailed ride itinerary and accommodation options are currently being planned and will be updated online. Please do not book accommodation until you receive that update, as we will have some suggestions for each stop. That helps keep everyone together as well.

Check in time:
Start point:
Total Distance:

Daily route & Accommodation

Daily departure time:

Daily Rider Briefing:

Sunday 6th September - Welcome Dinner in Emerald @6pm

Accommodation:

Emerald Caravan and Cabin Village
64 Opal St,
Emerald, Queensland 4720
07 4982 1300

Monday 7th September - 417km

Emerald to Longreach

Accommodation:

Longreach Tourist Park
12 Thrush Rd,
Longreach QLD 4730
07 4658 1781

Tuesday 8th September - 180km

Longreach to Winton

Accommodation:

Winton Roadhouse Cabins and Caravan Park
43 Chirnside Street, Winton
07 4657 0404

Additional
North Gregory Hotel
67 Elderslie St, Winton
07 4657 0647

Wednesday 9th September - 216km

Winton to Hughenden

Accommodation:

Royal Hotel
21 Moran St
Hughenden QLD 4821
07 4741 1183

Alternative:
Great Western Hotel-Motel
14 Brodie St
Hughenden
07 4741 1454

Thursday 10th September - 474km

Hughenden to Ravenshoe

Accommodation:

The Club Hotel - Motel
45 Grigg St, Ravenshoe Q 4888
0740976109

Alternatives:
Kool Moon Motel
0740976407
Ravenshoe Hotel
0740976136

Friday 11th September - 117kms

Ravenshoe to Cairns

Accommodation:

Tasman Holiday park

07 341949 email coolwaters@tasmanholidayparks.com

Some riders have already started booking in.

Cairns Coconut resort

07 40546644 website BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut | Holiday & Caravan Park Cairns | Ingenia Holiday Parks

is offering up to 18% discount

Oasis INN Cairns 07 4051811 email admin@oasiscairns.com.au

Nrma Cairns 074051467 e-mail cairns@nrmaparks.com.au

Mostly camping limited number of cabins

Lake Placid Tourist Park
Site fees are $54.50 per site for 2 people. $15 for each extra adult.
10% discount for 10 sites and 15% for 10+ sites
Bookings need to be confirmed with 1 night deposit and balance paid on arrival.
This is entirely subject to availability. Currently we can easily accommodate 100 people at 4people per site.
People with trailers will have 2 people per site.

Saturday 12th September - Celebration Dinner in Cairns - all states

Where: The Magazine - Magazine Street, Stratford QLD 4870

When: Saturday 12th September 2026

Time: TBA

Accommodation:

Tasman Holiday park

07 341949 email coolwaters@tasmanholidayparks.com

Some riders have already started booking in.

Cairns Coconut resort

07 40546644 website BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut | Holiday & Caravan Park Cairns | Ingenia Holiday Parks

is offering up to 18% discount

Oasis INN Cairns 07 4051811 email admin@oasiscairns.com.au

NRMA Cairns 0740511467 e-mail cairns@nrmaparks.com.au

Mostly camping limited number of cabins

Lake Placid Tourist Park
Site fees are $54.50 per site for 2 people. $15 for each extra adult.
10% discount for 10 sites and 15% for 10+ sites
Bookings need to be confirmed with 1 night deposit and balance paid on arrival.
This is entirely subject to availability. Currently we can easily accommodate 100 people at 4people per site.
People with trailers will have 2 people per site.

Sunday 13th September - Thunder Run

Where: The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum - 2 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield QLD 4878

When: Sunday 13th September 2026

Time: TBA

Ride will depart and return to The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.

Merchandise

Our Online Shop has our standard range of merchandise for sale all year round. You can access our shop HERE.

Fundraising

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

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.

QLD Black Dog Riders

Ride Coordinator

Your coordinator for this ride is Michael Young. You can reach Michael via email on qld@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

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