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LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN CANBERRA

1-2 NOVEMBER 2025

World class rowing • Live music • Local flavours • more than $100,000 in prize money • World class rowing • Live music • Local flavours

DON’T MISS CANBERRA’S WORLD-CLASS REGATTA FESTIVAL

1 & 2 November – Black Mountain Peninsula

Set on the iconic waters of Lake Burley Griffin, The Golden Oar brings together elite international and Australian rowers to battle it out for glory and cash prizes.

Enjoy watching all the action from the best seat in the house at Black Mountain Peninsula – together with food vans, bars, live music, kids’ activities and a cardboard boat regatta – for what promises to be Canberra’s biggest weekend on the water.

Be part of history. Be part of The Golden Oar.

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What athletes are saying

“Rowing’s given me some of my most memorable moments. Contrary to what some expect, these special moments have never been about the medals. It’s been about the team, the camaraderie, the people and striving together for a common purpose. The Golden Oar presents your chance to be part of something seriously special too. I’m sure it’s going to be fun, fast and absolutely unforgettable.”

Kim Brennan AM | Olympic Gold Medallist and Golden Oar Ambassador

“There are really unique regattas around the world, things like Henley and head of the Charles and Lucerne and things like that, they’re all on a bucket list and I think this should be added to the bucket list of exciting regattas to go to.”

Duncan Free OAM | Olympic Gold Medallist

“That’s the beauty of the event. I think there’ll be a lot of young juniors trying to win … I think it’ll be a really good stepping stone for them as well.”