VIC State Ride 2025

Vic State Ride 2025

Black Dog Ride Vic State Ride aims to start a national conversation about depression and suicide prevention. Help us get the country talking and join us on this epic journey around our great State.

Ride Registration

Registrations to ride all the way with Black Dog Ride are strictly limited. Registrations close when all places are filled, or at 9am AEDT 17th October 2025.

Registration for the full Black Dog Ride VIC State Ride 2025 includes:

• Entry and participation in the fully organised Ride 

• State Ride 2025 cloth patch, round ride decal, and bumper sticker

• Back up of a Support Vehicle

Message & Itinerary from Ben...

Hello.... I'm proud to reveal the destinations and venues for each night of the Vic State Ride... I've supplied accommodation suggestions that are close to venues but it is entirely up to you on where you wish to stay...

For people who wish to camp, I have included caravan parks as I myself like to and will be camping.

The last night in Portarlington is probably the most important one to book asap as it is a Friday....

So check in night, meet and greet is Sunday 19th Oct from 5pm at Alexandra House Sports Club in Hamilton.

Join in for a meal, meet new and old friends or just come and say hi, people not doing the ride are welcome to come along as well...

Accommodation suggestions...

Lonsdale Motel, Goldsmith Motel, Town House Motel, Hamilton Caravan park.

For those travelling from out of our district and may wish to come earlier there are lots sightseeing to be had and in Dunkeld on the Saturday is a local 3 Peaks Festival with market stalls etc... always a great day.

Feel free to message regarding anything local.

Night 2. Monday 20th October

Will be in Halls Gap at the Flame Brothers Restaurant & Bar

Accommodation suggestions...

Gariwerd Motel, Halls Gap Motel, Breeze Holiday Park.

Night 3. Tuesday 21st October

Will be in Horsham at the Bull & Mouth Hotel

Accommodation suggestions...

Comfort inn May Park, Comfort Inn Capital, Town House Motor Inn, Riverside Caravan Cark

Night 4. Wednesday 22nd October

We will be in Robe SA at the Robe Hotel

Accommodation suggestions...

Robe Hotel, Harbour View Hotel, Robe Central Motel, Sea Vu Caravan Park

Night 5. Thursday 23rd October

We will be in Port Fairy at The Vic Port Fairy

Accommodation suggestions...

The Victorian Apartments, Central Motel, Southcombe Caravan Park, Gardens Caravan Park

Night 6. Friday 24th October

We will be in Portarlington at the Portarlington Grand Hotel

Accommodation suggestions...

Portarlington Grand Hotel, Beach Motel, Bellarine Bay Side Holiday Park.

Average ride each day will be around the 350kms with some interesting stops and sights, taking in some interesting places, views, artworks and natural wonders....

If riding the Great Ocean Road is on your bucket list then this is your chance to do it...

I can guarantee we will have some fun, see at least 1 thing you haven't before and have an awesome experience.... oh and have some good food along the way cos who doesn't love good food.

We are looking for someone/s who may wish to volunteer as support vehicle....

Or even if a business wishes to sponsor a vehicle and trailer and we find a driver please reach out.... we very open to options and can discuss further....

If you have any specific dietary requirements that you can't see on the menu of venues please contact us or the venue to discuss options... the more advanced notice the easier for all involved.

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.

VIC 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

Your Coordinators for this ride is Ben Gay & Alistair Hollis. You can reach them via southwestvic@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