Outback Rowing Australia

Outback Rowing Australia Bringing sport, connection & health to the heart of Australia, all through the power of rowing. Our programs make rowing fun, inclusive and accessible.

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The Outback Rowing community has been getting involved in the Gotcha4Life Foundation challenge, with people doing their ...
13/09/2026

The Outback Rowing community has been getting involved in the Gotcha4Life Foundation challenge, with people doing their part of the challenge from all different locations and landscapes.

The starting passion for Outback Rowing was the opportunity to bring the community and wellbeing that comes with rowing to the outback. Studies have found that regional Australians face higher rates of su***de, greater rates of severe psychological distress, and significantly reduced access to professional mental health care compared to people living in major metropolitan cities. This is a devastating consequence that families live with everyday.

Getting out on the water with like-minded mates, catching up for a post row coffee or b**r, or sharing your ergo results with your crew over WhatsApp are all opportunities that we support and develop a strong sense of community and belonging as part of Outback Rowing.

BOOTS & BLAZERS NIGHT ✨ at Drovers Place 🌾 Our annual tradition of coming together after the first day of races to share...
11/09/2026

BOOTS & BLAZERS NIGHT ✨ at Drovers Place 🌾 Our annual tradition of coming together after the first day of races to share dinner under the lights, the ceremoniously burning of the boat and present awards from the day. Have you got your ticket yet?

There’s only one day left to register, so get in while you can to secure your spot at a night to remember!

Link in bio or comment BOOTS below for all of the details.

River City Rowing 🚣‍♀️ Started in 2004, ℝ𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕣 ℂ𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟’𝕤 ℝ𝕠𝕨𝕚𝕟𝕘 ℂ𝕝𝕦𝕓 is the only women’s only rowing club in Australia...
10/09/2026

River City Rowing 🚣‍♀️ Started in 2004, ℝ𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕣 ℂ𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟’𝕤 ℝ𝕠𝕨𝕚𝕟𝕘 ℂ𝕝𝕦𝕓 is the only women’s only rowing club in Australia! Based out of Somerville House rowing sheds in Brisbane, these ladies come together 2-4 times a week to get out on the water - either in singles, doubles, quads or 8’s. They’ll also enjoy a few gym sessions through out the week.

An after row coffee is obligatory, enjoyed at the much loved “red bus”, Baladi, where all the women come together for a catch-up. ☕️ The River City Rowing club has women who compete in local events, state events and even international regattas! Are you a rower and interested in joining the women’s only club? Comment below and we will send you the details👇🏼 We can’t wait to see them in action at this year’s Outback Rowing Regatta 💥

06/09/2026

3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER 💥 We’re looking forward to the country crews bringing the heat at this year’s Mort & Co Australian Outback Rowing Regatta on 3rd & 4th October.

While sunrise on the river can be pretty incredible, it’s hard to beat the outback scenery on the ergo. We love that no matter where you are located in the world, people are still finding ways (and backdrops!) to find time to exercise and look after their own wellbeing. It might be in the gym, in your garage or better yet, surrounded by the beauty of nature on your farm.

The power of even 10 mins of regular exercise can have incredible knock-on effects on both your physical and mental health.

Tag us in your workouts - we’d love to see!

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Calling all rowers and resting rowers who have been challenged by cancer of any sort - we are so excited to have the pin...
04/09/2026

Calling all rowers and resting rowers who have been challenged by cancer of any sort - we are so excited to have the pink boat on the water at this year’s Outback Rowing Regatta, and need your support to fill these very special 8 seats.

After meeting with the World Survivors Network, Beth Kohl, at Henley Masters earlier this year, our ORA board member, Toby Ford, agreed we needed involve as many cancer survivors as possible in rowing due to it’s wide range of benefits, both for physical and mental health, and the community support. Since then, ORA has connected with from Lake Macquarie to bring the beautiful pink boat to this year’s Outback Rowing Regatta.

Named after Amanda Jessop Shaw, who is sadly no longer with us, it is a reminder that we need to make every day count. If you’ve been touched by cancer in any way, and would like to join the pink boat in this year’s Regatta, please comment below or DM us. It’s a special cause close to all of us and one that we feel is important to represent in our community.

BARCALDINE ROWING 🐑 Brought together by an avid rower and now the Outback Rowing president, David Counsell, you can find...
04/09/2026

BARCALDINE ROWING 🐑 Brought together by an avid rower and now the Outback Rowing president, David Counsell, you can find the Barcaldine rowing club training at the local water ski park on Saturdays and Sundays mornings. Lucky for them, the water ski park makes for the perfect 1000m, 3 lane international rowing course!

It may be a double skull, or a quad skull, but whoever is in town and keen to get out on the water will come together. Interested in joining? 👇🏼Comment below and we’ll add you to WhatsApp group! In true fashion, everyone has a coffee on the veranda of the Shakespeare Hotel for a good yarn after training, before getting into the rest of the weekend activities.

They’ll be putting their best foot forward for the upcoming Regatta, so let’s see if the locals can take home the win!

02/09/2026

We’re proud to have Mort & Co as the major sponsor of this year’s Australian Outback Rowing Regatta. From the first handshake agreement, Mort & Co and Outback Rowing have a shared passion for making sure a mate is doing well. Be that out on the land, or in the boat, we believe that rowing brings the opportunity of belonging, mateship and an opportunity for wellbeing when times can be tough.

Sharing in these values, the backing of Mort & Co for this year’s Outback Rowing Regatta provides an opportunity to give back to the communities who continue to weather the unpredictable ride that comes with life in the outback – which is close to home for Mort & Co. Meanwhile, it allows Outback Rowing to bring together the outback community through our annual regatta - something that wouldn’t be possible without their generous support and that of all our sponsors.

Mort & Co will be joining us at this year’s regatta in Barcaldine and Longreach. Stop in for a yarn, show your support and maybe there’s an opportunity for the Mort crew to swap moving cattle for rowing down the Thomson for a weekend.

31/08/2026

Who’s joining this year’s convoy? Boy do we have a line-up of some incredible outback experiences in store for you. Starting from Rockhampton on Wednesday, taking you through to Barcaldine and Longreach over the course of five memorable nights. Each day you’ll get to row on a unique outback river or dam, enjoy memorable meals under the stars, and enjoy the Australian Outback Rowing Regatta - all with a great crew of people joining the adventure. Oh, and don’t forget the annual burning of the boat!

There is an option for everyone! Want to show up and join the convoy (package 1), or be a passenger princess on the bus (package 2) or pick and chose the activities your after in our DIY package (package 3) - we’ve got you covered. Link is in our bio to register.

Got questions? Post them below and we’ll answer them!

TOOWOOMBA ROWING ⛰️ This year, 3 Toowoomba locals joined a Brisbane crew to become part of Outback Rowing Australia. A c...
27/08/2026

TOOWOOMBA ROWING ⛰️ This year, 3 Toowoomba locals joined a Brisbane crew to become part of Outback Rowing Australia. A crew of 8, some beginners, some returning after years away, training together weekly.

Then they thought: why not bring rowing home to Toowoomba? 🌊

They brought the crew to Cooby Dam, then hosted a Come & Try Day for the community (windy weather and all!). Now they row at Cooby Dam monthly, welcoming return-to-rowers to jump in a boat and join the fun — followed by well-earned debriefs at The Chocolate Cottage, Highfields. ☕️

Huge thanks to Muz for organising boats, coaching, and making it all happen every month. 🙌

They’re now working with Toowoomba Regional Council to make rowing a permanent fixture at Cooby Dam, with hopes to bring in learners, return-to-rowers, and even schools.

It’s early days, but Toowoomba Rowing Club is now on Facebook & Instagram, plus a WhatsApp group for anyone keen to get involved (comment below and we’ll add you in!).

Right now, they’re training hard and counting down to the Outback Rowing Regatta in Longreach this October! 🏆

This is only the beginning. 💙

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