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More Than Just a Weekend
3–5 October 2025 | Barcaldine & Longreach
Get ready for a fantastic 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.
If you have a full crew REGISTER here: https://rowingmanager.com/regattas/6773
If you are travelling solo or don't have a full crew CLICK REGISTER on this page.
If you need a boat CLICK REGISTER 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:
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School-aged
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Open and Masters
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Men’s, Women’s & Mixed
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Octa-Eights
No Crew? No Problem
Solo rowers or small club groups, our “Club Orphans” system has you covered.
Register as an Orphan Rower on this page now. 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:
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
If you have a full crew REGISTER here: https://rowingmanager.com/regattas/6773
If you are travelling solo or don't have a full crew CLICK REGISTER on this page.
If you need a boat CLICK REGISTER on this page.
Join us for head-to-head excitement and big Outback energy!
