Levi Stephens : ‘The Don River Dash feels like a holiday… till the race starts’
For Levi Stephens, winning the 2026 Custom Lithium Don River Dash was about more than taking the Bike King of the River title. The young rider, who is quickly establishing himself as one of Australia’s leading desert racers, says it is the atmosphere that makes the...
Meet the 2026 Auto Queen of the River – Savanna
Offroad racing really is in Savanna’s DNA. The daughter of offroad racer John Madderom, Savanna has been around race tracks practically since birth. With racing running through the family, it was perhaps only a matter of time before she found herself behind the wheel....
Grant Denyer does the Don
Television personality and motorsport enthusiast Grant Denyer swapped the television studio for the driver’s seat at the 2026 Custom Lithium Don River Dash. After a full day behind the wheel, it was clear the experience had left its mark. “I sent it flying, got...
From ‘Never Again!’ to 4 time Queen of the River
Georgia Hanrahan's first Don River Dash was memorable for all the wrong reasons. The plan was simply to turn up on a stock motocross bike, see how she liked it, and make a few upgrades the following year if she decided to come back. When her 250F blew up two weeks...
Comiskey and Cooper conquer the Don
The eighth annual Don River Dash delivered another action packed weekend of off road racing in Bowen, with competitors facing a dramatically different track following heavy rainfall and flooding earlier in 2026. Large quantities of sand and vegetation had been washed...
Top Bowen Dining Spots
With rich soils, sun-drenched days, and a proud farming and fishing heritage, Bowen is surrounded by some of the world’s finest produce. It’s no surprise then that its restaurants and cafés are serving up meals that are fresh, flavourful, and full of local goodness....
5 Reasons to visit Horseshoe Bay
There's nothing like a local's perspective on the top spots to visit! So the team at Bowen Tourism and Business got their collective heads together and compiled an insider's Top 5 reasons that Bowen's Horseshoe Bay should be at the Top of everyone's Best Beaches List!...
7 days at the Don River Dash
Welcome to Bowen! We've put together a suggested itinerary to help you make the most of your time in the town, while giving you plenty of prep time at the track. Tuesday – Arrival DayWelcome to Bowen! After arriving, make your first stop at the Big Mango for that...
Bowen is popular all year round!
Bowen is popular all year round! Excitement is building at DRD HQ as preparations ramp up for the 2026 Custom Lithium Don River Dash! Now in its 8th year, the event has evolved into one of Australia’s premier off-road racing spectacles — and we’re gearing up to make...
