Head of the Mitchell

Head of the Mitchell is the annual regatta held on the beautiful Mitchell River in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland.

Each year, crews from all accross Victoria visit Bairnsdale to take part in the event, with distances set at either 3km or 5km.

The 2024 regatta is looking to be our biggest one yet with a full weekend of activities planned. See the flyer or read on below.

Saturday 12th October

Register for our regatta on Rowing Manager.

• 5km Head Race. 10:00am (rowers launch at 9:00am)
• 3km Head Race. 1:30pm (rowers launch at 1:00pm)
• Catering available - breakfast, lunch, coffee
• Post event bar with local wines and craft beer
• Warm down dinner at local venue. Includes two course meal, music and Red Faces. Tickets can be purchased here.

Sunday 13th October

• DIY Time Trials and Training
• Frocktober in the Boat - Award for most creatively attired crew
• Yoga on the lawn (BYO yoga mat)

Accommodation Option

For those looking to take advantage of the weekend of festivities, Bairnsdale Rowing Club recommends any of the following accommodation choices:

• Town Central Motel Bairnsdale
• Mariners Cove Paynesville - Offering corporate rates for crew memebers
• The Riversleigh
• NRMA Bairnsdale Riverside Holiday Park
• Nicholson River Caravan Park Nicholson
• Karm Tree Cottage
• The Grand Terminus Hotel
• The Mitchell River Tavern
• Bairnsdale International
• Bairnsdale Motel
• Colonial Motor Inn

Bairnsdale Rowing Club is proudly supporting the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation