The  main gates open at 11:30am. Races start at midday, and the event concludes after the Battle Boat Spectacular, at around 4pm.

Pets are not permitted at the Henley on Todd Regatta, as there are large crowds and lots of noise. Please leave your pets at home. Guide dogs and assistance animals permitted.

Participation in the events is free after purchasing a ticket. Tickets are available at the gate on the day. Registrations are open on the website. You can also register on the day at our Registration Tent in the riverbed. Registering in advance will save you time on the day and you will be required to fill out our Indemnity Form.

We don’t need your team names or list of events yet! Come down to the Registration Tent at the start of the day, and you’ll be provided with a list of events. Be sure to keep your ears peeled for the race being announced. The winners of each heat will have their names recorded, and finals participants announced by our cheerful commentators.

No – all vessels and equipment is supplied for competitors, unless you wish to take part in the “BYO Boat” races – you then need to design and supply your own boat for your team of four. What is a BYO boat? A Bring You Own Boat must fully enclose the 4-member crew and must resemble a boat. Construction, size and shape are all open to your imagination. 

Most BYO boats are constructed using electrical conduit or plumping pipe as the frame. The boat should be as light as practical and must have no sharp edges in case the crew falls.

Certainly! Head to the Registration Tent, and we will help you find some fellow crew-mates.

Our Battle Boats are run by a crew of trained (un)professionals. There will be the opportunity to bid for a place on one of the boats. Bring your money on the day and be ready to bid!

There is no designated parking or bus service for the Henley on Todd Regatta. 

We strongly encourage the use of public transport, or riding your bike!

Yes there will be a variety of food and drink stalls available on the day, including a licensed bar.

No, BYO alcohol is strictly forbidden. Bag checks will be conducted by security at the gates.

Yes you can. Some grandstand style seating is also provided. 

There is also green grassy areas to sit on.

Yes, but be sure to slip, slop, slap.

Yes, if you keep your wristband on.

No, access to the venue is not restricted.

Some viewing areas in the site are accessible to those with mobility aids, but unfortunately the riverbed is not. This means that enjoying the event as a spectator is absolutely possible, but not as a competitor.

There are designated smoking areas within the event site – please look for signage. Smoking outside of these areas is strictly prohibited.

Yes, you can find a copy here.

No, drones are not permitted.

A little water never hurt a river-event! Henley on Todd is a rain-or-shine event, and will only be cancelled if weather is dangerous or the river is flowing. If the event is cancelled, an email notification will be sent to all ticket holders.

A more detailed program will be available closer to the event, but the day will run a little something like this: 

• 11:30am Gates Open
• Midday Opening Ceremony
• 12.20pm Competition begins
• 3:45pm Battle of the Boats Spectacular