More Than Just a Weekend

3–5 October 2025 | Barcaldine & Longreach

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of rowing, road-tripping, and regional hospitality at the Bentley's Australian Outback Rowing Regatta Weekend, held across two iconic Queensland towns — Barcaldine and Longreach.

From the high-energy Outback Sprints in Barcaldine on Saturday to the legendary Head of the Outback in Longreach on Sunday, the weekend is packed with racing, social events, and a convoy of cars and boats winding its way through the heart of the Outback. It’s more than just a regatta — it’s a celebration of rowing in regional Australia, a chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, and discover the spirit of the bush.

Whether you're part of a crew, travelling solo, or need help finding a seat or boat — REGISTER HERE on this page.

Click here for Full Race Details.

All Races in Eights Only

No small boats — just big crews, big energy, and big fun.

We welcome entries in the following categories:

• School-aged

• Open and Masters

• Men’s, Women’s & Mixed

• Octa-Eights

No Crew? No Problem

Solo rowers or small club groups — our “Club Orphans” system has you covered.
Register as an Orphan Rower HERE.  We’ll match you into a crew so everyone gets a seat.
Come in your club colours or create a fun crew look of your own.

Getting to the Regatta

There are plenty of ways to get here:

• Join the Convoy from Brisbane or Sydney to Longreach and Barcaldine with organised river rows on route.

• Fly or take the train — choose your adventure!

If you are planning to join the convoy REGISTER your interest on our event page to stay up to date. We’ll provide a downloadable convoy map, itinerary, and suggested accommodation in key towns to help you stay close to the rowing crew along the way.

Convoy cars with spare seats — we’ll rotate passengers to keep it social and inclusive!

Boat Rental or BYO?

Bringing your own boat is ideal but if you need help let us know and we’ll support logistics where possible.  

We can arrange rental eights for your crew — just let us know on this registration page.

Registrations

Race & Event registrations will open end July for full crews via Rowing Manager.

Need a boat? We can help arrange rental eights.   Register your requirements on this page.

Other Events and Activities while in Longreach and Barcladine will be open for registration at the end of July.  Check back in soon!

Join us for head-to-head excitement and big Outback energy!