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 Botanical Gardens.
Spectators wishing to arrive by train or the number 1, 5, 8, 16, 64, 67, or 72 tram 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 offers a number of options for catering. Chadstone Rotary will be selling sausages, soft drinks etc. near MUBC. There will also be a coffee cart.
This year we welcome a Pimms tent sponsored by Prince Wine Bar which is available to the general public.
Or for those seeking a more formal setting and a catch up with old Rowing Chums, you can enjoy the Rowing Victoria/MARA Marquee on the Henley Landing (across Boat House Drive opposite the Judges Box). Places for this event must be booked in advance. BOOKINGS ARE NOW AT CAPACITY FOR 2023.
Admission to the MARA Marquee is free to financial MARA subscribers. Subscribers can also enjoy exclusive race and presentation viewing from the MARA enclosure on the Henley Landing near the Judges Box.
Dress code: Blazer, Dress or pants for Ladies and Collar or Blazer for Men is encouraged.
Food Vendors will be located near the Rowing Victoria/MARA Marquee on the Henley Landing (across Boat House Drive opposite the Judges Box).
A coffee van will also be available.
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 14th February 2020. Contact Nick Gall on (03) 9645 0624 or email nick@rowingvictoria.asn.au.
Dress code: Blazer, Dress or pants for Ladies and Collar or Blazer for Men is encouraged.
Joining MARA
Membership of MARA began in 1904 with the purchase of subscriptions that entitled the bearer to admission into the members' enclosure. Nowadays, subscriptions run for 3 years or a 1 year option, and subscribers are entitled to free entry and complimentary drinks in the Rowing Victoria/MARA marquee. 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. For further details contact Sally McKenzie at sallymckenzie04@gmail.com.