Event Summary
Date: Saturday Jul 18 to Sunday Jul 19
Nominations Open: Monday Jun 29 12:00 AM
Nominations Close: Thursday Jul 16 11:59 PM
Nominations closed a day ago
(All times on this page are QLD local time)
Location: Townsville
Dogs: Dogs must be on a leash at all times connected to a responsible adult. No campsite reservations. Campfires not permitted. No catering provided.
Ride Base Open: Fri 17th 4:00 PM to Sun 19th 4:00 PM
479 Forrestry Road Bluewater
Ride Office Open: Sat 18th 9:00 AM to Sun 19th 4:00 PM
Temperature Log: 3 Days HHD. All Horses must be fully Hendra vaccinated, with current certification. HHD to be handed in on arrival at ride base
Refund Policy: Cancellations of nominations after midnight Thursday 16th July 2026 must be in writing, Decision will be up to the ride committee
Event Information
Horses are to be either in stables or in yards that are in line with AERA containment rules. Sunday riders are required to be at ride base for the pre-ride brief at 12.00pm Saturday. Ride office is open from 9.00am. Pre-Ride vetting for Saturday rides will start at 10.00am. Sunday rides pre-ride vetting will open on Saturday between 10am & 4pm, however Saturday riders have priority in the vet ring.
There are 24 undercover yards and 24 open yards, they are allocated on a first in basis. TCC conditions are that all horse manure, Hay and feed are all removed from stables and camping areas and placed in designated areas. There will be an individual fine for any person that leaves mess in their area.
Plenty of room for BYO fencing (needs to comply with QERA containments rules)
It is a Bluewater Equestrian Centre requirement that you put all manure and feed left-overs into designated trailers supplied on the grounds. All rubbish is to be taken home with you as there are no bins provided on the grounds.
Event Forms
2026 membership form B2BERA
Service Items
| Cost |
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| B2B Membership - Single | $10 | － ＋ | |
| B2B Membership Family | $30 | － ＋ | |
| Camping Fee - B2B Member | $10 | － ＋ | |
| Camping Fee - Non B2B Member | $15 | － ＋ | |
| Dinner Sat - Chicken Schnitzel Burger | $15 | － ＋ | |
| Dinner Sat - Pulled Pork & Gravy Roll | $10 | － ＋ | |
| Dinner Sat - Steak Burger | $15 | － ＋ |
80km Endurance Ride
26 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 11:30 AM
P/R Briefing: Sat 12:00 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 1:30 PM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - Junior QERA Member | $110 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $130 |
60km Intermediate Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 11:30 AM
P/R Briefing: Sat 12:00 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 2:00 PM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - 10 & Under | $0 |
| Ride Entry - Non Member, Inc Day Membership ELEVATOR | $100 |
| Ride Entry -QERA Member ELEVATOR | $80 |
40km Intermediate Ride
28 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 11:30 AM
P/R Briefing: Sat 12:00 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 2:00 PM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - 10 & Under | $0 |
| Ride Entry - Non Member, Inc Day Membership | $90 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $70 |
20km Introductory Ride
24 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 11:30 AM
P/R Briefing: Sat 12:00 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 2:20 PM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - 10 & Under | $0 |
| Ride Entry - Non Member, Inc Day Membership | $60 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $40 |
5km Introductory Ride
28 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 11:30 AM
P/R Briefing: Sat 12:00 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 3:00 PM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - 10 & Under | $0 |
| Ride Entry - Non Member, Inc Day Membership | $45 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $30 |
40km Intermediate Ride
29 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 11:30 AM
P/R Briefing: Sat 12:00 PM
Ride Starts: Sun 5:30 AM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - 10 & Under | $0 |
| Ride Entry - Non Member, Inc Day Membership | $90 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $70 |
20km Introductory Ride
26 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 11:30 AM
P/R Briefing: Sat 12:00 PM
Ride Starts: Sun 6:30 AM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - 10 & Under | $0 |
| Ride Entry - Non Member, Inc Day Membership | $60 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $40 |
5km Introductory Ride
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 11:30 AM
P/R Briefing: Sat 12:00 PM
Ride Starts: Sun 7:00 AM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - 10 & Under | $0 |
| Ride Entry - Non Member, Inc Day Membership | $45 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $30 |