Henley on Todd Boat Regatta

Name: Henley on Todd Boat Regatta
Start: 2026-08-14T14:00:00+00:00
Location: Alice Springs, NT

Community Event

$0 – $10

Students 15-17 years Children under 14 free

$10 – $10 Adult
$5 – $5 Student
Child

Experience the unique thrill of the world's only dry river boat race on the sandy bed of the Todd River.
Join the fun with quirky events like giant hamster wheel races and a budgy smuggler race for all ages.
Savour the vibrant atmosphere as the parade of boats winds through Alice Springs, kicking off the day's festivities.
Delight in family-friendly activities including sandcastle building and a lolly scramble, ensuring fun for everyone.

Today's Weather

24°C Clear sky

Google Rating

5.0 / 5 2 Google reviews

The Henley on Todd Regatta is a fun, quirky and eclectic ‘boat’ race held each year on the dry, sandy bed of the Todd River in Alice Springs, Australia – it’s the only dry river boating Regatta in the world!

Participants compete in ‘boat’ races in the style of the Flintstones: holding a lightweight boat frame and running around the barrel and back to the finish line. Use one of our boat frames or build your own!

There are also giant hamster wheel races, a budgy smuggler race, sand ski events, sandcastle building, a lolly scramble for the kids and so much more. There’s something for everyone.

The day starts at 10:30am with a parade of boats from the Civic Lawns, down the Todd Mall to the Todd River to Snow Kenna Park. Gates open at 11am.

24°C Clear sky

5.0 / 5 2 Google reviews

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Contact and Booking Channels

Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Address: Cnr Leichardt and Wills Tce,, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia
Email: secretary@henleyontodd.com.au
Social: Facebook · Instagram

Visit website

Venue address: Snow Kenna Park, Cnr Leichardt and Wills Tce,, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia

Rates

$0 – $10

$10 – $10 Adult
$5 – $5 Student
Child

Lat -23.69715, Lng 133.88479

Booking Channels

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Dates & times

Next occurrence: 15 August 2026

Accreditations

NT – Tourism Central Australia

Features

Bar
Cafe
Carpark
Family Friendly
Public Toilet
Shop / Gift Shop

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Employs people with disabilities.

Communication

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Physical – Wheelchair

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).