WA State FMR Combo Ride 2025
Event description
WA State FMR Combo Ride 2025
This year we are combining our State Ride with the Full Moon Ride. Tickets will be available for both!
Our aim is to start a national conversation about depression and suicide prevention. Help us get the country talking and join us on this incredible journey around this great state!
Ride Registration
Registrations to ride all the way with Black Dog Ride are strictly limited. Registrations close when all places are filled.
Registration for the full WA State Ride 2025 includes:
Entry and participation in the fully organised State Ride
Back up of a Support Vehicle en route
State Ride 2025 cloth patch, round ride decal, and bumper sticker
Entry and participation in the fully organised Full Moon Ride (1 & 3 day riders will need to purchase separately)
Tickets are available for 1 & 3 Day Riders also but must begin at the start of the ride, Full Moon Ride registrations are separate.
WA State Ride 2025
For the Full Ride Booklet, download it HERE!
The broad itinerary for this ride is as follows.
First Night Meeting Location:
This ride itinerary will continue to be updated as the need arises and reposted “pinned to Featured” on the WA Black Dog Ride Facebook page. Accommodation suggestions are now below. Please start booking your accommodation asap.
The broad itinerary for this ride is as follows.
Check in: Sunday 28/09/2025 10am, departure 1030 am sharp.
Start point: Midland Gate shopping centre carpark 274 Great Eastern Hwy, Midland WA 6056.
Total Distance: Midland to Mt Barker 2,785km.
PLEASE ARRIVE WITH A FULL TANK OF FUEL EVERY MORNING.
Welcome Dinner
Saturday 27th Sep: The welcome function is still being planned – waiting on venue responses.
Daily route:
Sunday 28th Sep: Midland to Merredin (via Toodyay, Goomalling, Dowerin (Lunch), Koorda) 380km.
Stops /lunch etc to be confirmed
Merredin accommodation:
Merredin Tourist park - Contact Details 08 9041 1535, info@merredintouristpark.com.au,
2 Oats Street, Merredin WA 6415 Australia (rooms on hold for BDR).
Merredin Motel and Gumtrees Apartments – contact details (08) 9041 1886 reception@merredinmotel.com 30-34 Gamenya Avenue, Merredin, Western Australia
Merredin Oasis Hotel – contact details 08 9041 1133, Great Eastern Highway, Merredin WA 6415
The Northside Tavern – contact details (08) 9041 1635, 58 Bates St Merredin WA 6415 – Backpacker style
Monday 29th Sept – Merredin to Esperance (via Narembeen, Mt Walker, Hyden, Ravensthorpe) 560km
Stops /lunch etc to be confirmed
Esperance accommodation: 2 night’s accommodation is needed as Tuesday 30th is a day off / free. Suggested activities for Tuesday are below.
Esperance Pink Lake Tourist Park - 30/34 Gamenya Ave, Merredin WA 6415 Phone: (08) 9041 1886
The Jetty Resort - 2 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6405
Phone: (08) 9071 3333 Limited Availability
Esperance Bay Holiday Park - 162 Dempster St Esperance
Phone: (08) 90712237 Email: info@esperancebayholidaypark.com.au
Bayview Motel - 31 Dempster Street, Esperance, 6450, Australia Phone: (02) 92965707
Tuesday 30th Sept – day off / free day in Esperance.
Suggested to do activities: Only if you wish to do so.
Stonehenge: The Esperance Stonehenge is the only full size replica of the original Stonehenge in the UK.
Location - 817 Merivale Road, Esperance, WA 6450. From Esperance travel 6.5km down Fisheries Road and turn right onto Merivale Road. We are 8kms along Merivale Road on your left.
Great Ocean drive: If you have not done this drive, do yourself a favour!! = Stunning coastline.
Location: Esperance's Great Ocean Drive is a 40 kilometre circular loop to explore by car or motorbike that features a vast range of coastal elements such as stunning beaches, rocky headlands, small bays, steep cliffs and hidden ocean pools.
There’s more than one way to experience the Great Ocean Drive. A cycle/walk path winds through the landscape, following the coast from the Esplanade all the way to Twilight Cove.
It’s more than a quick drive around the coast, with so much to experience along the way. From snorkelling, surfing, swimming, bike riding, bush walking, whale watching (in season) to just taking in the amazing view, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Lucky Bay Brewery: Very relaxed casual atmosphere. Lunch perhaps? If there is enough interest “those in the know” will request a BDR standalone area – it does get busy.
Location: 63 Bandy Creek Road Esperance (Bandy Creek) WA 0429 777 714
Wednesday 1st October – Esperance to Katanning (Via Ravensthorpe, Jerramungup, Ongerup) 458km.
Stops /lunch etc to be confirmed
Katanning accommodation:
Royal Exchange Hotel - 66 Austral Terrace, Katanning WA 6317
Phone: (08) 98217550 Email: info@royalexchangewa.com
Katanning Jumbuck Motel - 123 Austral Terrace, Katanning WA 6317
Phone: +61 8 9821 1234 Email: info@katanningjumbuckmotel.com
New Lodge Motel - 172 Clive Street, Katanning, WA, 6317
P: 08) 9821 1788 M: 0428 030 463 E: info@newlodge.com.au
Thursday 2nd October – Katanning to Narrogin (via Nyabing, Lake Grace, Kulin, Corrigin, Yealering, Pingelly) 459km
Stops /lunch etc to be confirmed
Narrogin accommodation:
Albert Facey Motor Inn
Narrogin Motel - 56 Williams Road, Narrogin, WA, 6312
Phone: (08) 9881 1660 Email: reception@narroginmotel.com.au
Duke of York Hotel - 34 Federal Street, Narrogin, WA 6312
Tel: (08) 9881 1008 Email: dukeofyork@westnet.com.au
New Cornwell Hotel - 12 Doney Street, Narrogin, WA
P: (08) 9881 1568 E: newcornwall@outlook.com
Friday 3rd October – Peter Brown from Hotham Cruisers will be leading this ride. Narrogin to Augusta (via Wandering, Boddington, Darkan, Moodiarrup, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Balingup, Nannup, Karridale) 478km
Stops /lunch etc to be confirmed
Augusta accommodation:
Augusta Hotel -53 Blackwood Ave Augusta, Western Australia 6290
There 23 rooms currently on hold for Black Dog Ride, please use the booking ID below
Booking ID: 2188
Check-in date: Friday, 3rd October 2025
Check-out date: Saturday, 4th October 2025
Email: info@augustahotel.com.au Customer Service: +61-8-9758-1944
Augusta's Georgiana Molloy Motel - 84 Blackwood Avenue, Augusta, 6290, Australia
Caravan Parks
(08) 9780 5633 This number is for both parks!
Saturday 4th October – Augusta to Mt Barker (via Pemberton, Northcliffe, Walpole, Denmark, Albany, Porongurups) 450km
Stops /lunch etc to be confirmed
Arrival time in Mt Barker Is approx. 1500 with this being the official end of the 2025
Full Moon Ride 2025
Where: Mt Barker - location TBA
When: Saturday 4th Oct from 4pm until late, Sunday 5th Oct - Breakfast TBA
Details: TBA
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
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 John Hitchcock. You can reach John 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
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