Black Dog Ride - NT 2016

July 31st to August 5th

Join Black Dog Ride in Alice Springs as we journey from the Centre to the Sea on our unforgettable ride to raise regional awareness of depression and suicide prevention. Registrations are now open and will be closed on 30th June. Don't miss out!

Please read the Ride FAQs before contacting your volunteer Ride Coordinator or Black Dog Ride Head Office.


Fundraising and Awareness Activities

The GiveEasy NT 2016 Fundraising Portal helps you fundraise amongst friends, family, clubs and colleagues! Start fundraising here: https://blackdogride.giveeasy.org/fundraising_event/nt2016/

Organising community fundraising and awareness activities is a rewarding way for schools, clubs, community groups and individuals to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention and support the vital work of Black Dog Ride.

If you'd like to organise a specific fundraising event or a community awareness activity, please download the Community Activity Kit by clicking the link below:

Community Activity Kit [PDF]

The Community Activity Kit contains everything you need to know to get started including activity suggestions, guidelines and information about your responsibilities as a fundraiser, donor receipt forms plus the Activity Application Form.

Once you've completed the Community Activity Kit, email it to office@blackdogride.com.au and the Black Dog Ride Team will be in touch. If you need assistance in completing the form, please get in touch with us, we're happy to help.

The fundraising aim of Black Dog Ride's State Rides 2016 is to continue our funding of Lifeline's Online Crisis Support chat service and Mental Health First Aid's teen MHFA program in Australian Secondary Schools.


Registration Information

Black Dog Ride uses Eventbrite for online registrations. You will need a credit or debit card to complete registration. If you don't have one, you can get a pre-paid one from Australia Post here.

You will need your bike registration (plate) number and next of kin name and contact number to complete registration. This is for safety purposes whilst on the ride so we can assist you in case of accident or emergency. Please do not use your pillion or visa versa as a next of kin contact. Use the details of a trusted person whom we can contact should you require assistance on the ride. We also need your date of birth for emergency services/hospitals in case of accident or illness on the ride. We need your shipping address to send out your Rider's Kit before the ride.

Register for NT 2016 here: https://blackdogrident2016.eventbrite.com.au


Coordinator Information

Coordinator: Jon Benham
Email: darwin@blackdogride.com.au
Mobile: 0488 561 117

Please read the Ride FAQs before contacting your volunteer Ride Coordinator.


Ride Flyers

NT 2016 General Flyers

For sharing across social media - Facebook, Twitter etc, emails and forums

Download the low-res JPEG for sharing across email and social media HERE

Download the hi-res PDF for printing HERE

NT 2016 Community Flyers

For sharing in the communities you'll be visiting

Download the low-res JPEG blank community flyer HERE

Download the hi-res PDF blank community flyer HERE

NT 2016 Rider Flyers

For sharing in your workplace or club

Download the low-res JPEG rider flyer HERE

Download the hi-res PDF flyer HERE


Ride Itinerary

Pre-Ride Dinner

Saturday 30th July 2016
Alice Springs - Pre-Ride Get Together for Black Dog Riders and Community!

Accomodation: MacDonnell Range Holiday Park, Palm Place Alice Springs
Phone: freecall 1800 808 373 Email: macrange@macrange.com.au
Website: http://macrange.com.au/contact/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - NT 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms

Ride Day 1

Sunday 31st July 2016
Alice Springs to Tennant Creek - 509kms

Riders depart Alice
Stopping by at Ali-Curung for community engagement
Dinner by Lions Club of Tennant Creek

Accomodation: Outback Caravan Park, 71 Peko Road Tennant Creek
Phone: 08 8962 2459 Email: bookings.outbackcp@gmail.com
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - NT 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms

Ride Day 2

Monday 1st August 2016
Tennant Creek to Mataranka - 567kms

Riders depart together at time TBA
Awesome evening event at Mataranka!

Accomodation: Mataranka Homestead Tourist Resort, Homestead Rd Mataranka
Phone: 08 8975 4544 Email: matarankahomestead@bigpond.com.au
Website: http://matarankahomestead.com.au/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - NT 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms

Ride Day 3

Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Mataranka to Katherine - 106kms

Riders depart together
Stopping en route for regional community engagement with Indigenous and youth groups

Accomodation: Knotts Crossing Resort, cnr Giles & Cameron Streets Katherine
Phone: 08 8972 2511 Email: reservations@knottscrossing.com.au
Website: http://knottscrossing.com.au/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - NT 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms

Ride Day 4

Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Katherine to Jabiru - 303kms

Casual evening get together at Jabiru

Accomodation: Kakadu Lodge, Jabiru Drive, Jabiru
Phone: freecall 1800 811 154 Email: klodge@auroraresorts.com.au
Website: http://www.auroraresorts.com.au/aurora_Kakadu_Lodge/
Remember to book two nights! Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - NT 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms

Ride Day 5

Thursday 4th August 2016
Jabiru

Black Dog Riders visit Oenpelli and surrounding communities

Community evening event at Jabiru

Accomodation: As above

Ride Day 6

Friday 5th August 2016
Jabiru to Darwin - 255kms

A special last ride together and fantastic finale planned

5pm - Arrive at Stokes Hill Wharf, Dock 3, Darwin Harbour for the spectacular Sunset Cruise Finale Dinner! Registration costs include the expense for this sunset dinner cruise. You can view the menu here. If you have a partner who you would like to bring with you, please email the Ride Coordinator to purchase a ticket.

9pm - Disembark from Ride Finale Sunset Cruise.

NT 2016 officially over!

Accomodation: Hidden Valley Tourist Park, 25 Hidden Valley Road Berrimah
Phone: 08 8984 2888 Email: hiddenvalley@freespiritresorts.com.au
Website: https://www.hiddenvalleytouristpark.com.au/
Please advise them that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - NT 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms