SPECTATORS
Getting There
Time Trials for all Schools events will commence from 8.00am. Racing starts at 9.30am and concludes at approximately 4pm.
Boat House Drive will be closed to all traffic except Boat trailers and MARA authorised vehicles on Henley Day. Parking is available near the Botanic Gardens.
Spectators wishing to arrive by train should alight at Flinders Street Station.
There are a number of options available for spectators at the Australian Henley Regatta. General admission is free and spectators wishing to watch the Australian Henley may proceed anywhere between the Judges' Box and the start.
Catering
The Australian Henley Regatta provides an array of catering options. Chadstone Rotary will be selling burgers, sausages and drinks near MUBC, and several coffee carts will be in attendance.
Hospitality
Henley Marquee
Once again, the Henley Marquee will appear on the Henley staging near the Judges’ Box– a perfect location for viewing the day’s racing. Admission to the marquee is free to Friends of Australian Henley Subscribers.
For those seeking a more formal Henley experience, there is the opportunity to book for the Australian Henley Luncheon and be seated at tables in the marquee. A roast lunch, salad, dessert and beverages are included.
Cost: $90 - Bookings essential no later than Tuesday 17 February 2026.
Book at: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1510889
Dress Code: Rowing blazer, dress or pants for the ladies, blazer for the men.
Marquees
The tradition of marquees at the Australian Henley began in 1904 when rowing and social clubs could apply for a space to moor their decorated houseboat; first on the north bank, then from 1908 on the south bank at the Henley Landing. Today, clubs, schools, and associated organizations can apply to erect a marquee on the Henley Staging (only) where they can entertain supporters.
A space must be booked. Applications for club and school marquees on Henley landing close on Friday 13th February 2026. Contact Leeanne Ambrose on 0417 392 214 or email whitey_1960@hotmail.com.
Dress code: Blazer, Dress or pants for Ladies and Collar or Blazer for Men is encouraged.
Joining MARA
Membership of the Melbourne Amateur Rowing Association (MARA) began in 1903 with the purchase of subscriptions that entitled the bearer to admission to the Members' Enclosure. Nowadays, the annual subscription provides free parking in Boathouse Drive (closed to all other traffic) and is a way to support Australian Henley continue as the only match race regatta on the yarra. Subscribers also have access to exclusive race and presentation viewing from the MARA enclosure located on the Henley Landing near the Judges Box.
Dress Code: Blazer, Dress or pants for Ladies and Collar or Blazer for Men is encouraged.
Subscriptions are now available. Fine out more about becoming a Friend of the Australian Henley Regatta: