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 2025 regatta is fast approaching and we're looking forward to trialing a new back to back regatta weekend with Gippsland Grammar in Sale hosting on Saturday and Bairnsdale Rowing Club on Sunday. 

Sunday 12th October

Register for our regatta on Rowing Manager.

• 5km Head Race. 9:30am (rowers launch by 9:00am)
• 3km Head Race. 12:30pm (rowers launch at 12:00pm)
• Catering available - breakfast, lunch, coffee
• Warm up dinner at local venue on Saturday 11th October. Details TBC.

Accommodation Options

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