8th March 2025

Registrations open: 6 January 2025

Registrations close: 21 February 2025

Muster event location: Chinchilla Queensland

Chinchilla, known as the “Melon Capital of Australia,” is located in the Western Downs region of Queensland.

Famous for its biennial Melon Festival, Chinchilla is a charming country town offering a relaxed atmosphere and vibrant community. It’s a great base to explore the region’s natural beauty and enjoy local attractions.

From Adelaide – 1,746 km                                           From Brisbane – 297 km

From Melbourne –  1,612 km                                      From Sydney – 850 km

                                                  From Perth – 4,113 km

 Accommodation:, 

The actual location of the Muster is the Commercial Hotel Chinchilla

We have “blocked out” their Motel and Hotel accommodation, to the extent that the 7th and 8th March dates cannot be booked online.

The best/only way to book a room at the Commercial Hotel is to call 07 4662 7524 and ask to speak to Teana or Jess. Note that being in Queensland they run an hour behind the rest of the east coast…

Chinchilla offers a range of accommodation options, including motels, cabins, and caravan parks. Early booking is highly recommended as availability may be limited closer to the event date.

Here is a link to assist if the Commercial doesn’t meet your needs Chinchilla Accommodation 7th and 8th March 2025

Program

Note: Meals need to be pre ordered by 1500hrs to ensure delivery at 1800-1900hrs (TBC)

1100hrs – Onwards    Arrive and Check In at the Commercial Hotel

1600 – 1700hrs:     Collection of pre-purchased merchandise and sale of IBA Australia  Caps, Stickers & Patches – Note new style hats now available!

1700 – 1800hrs:     Group Photo and informal discussion

1800 – 1900hrs:     Meals and socialising

1900 – 2030hrs:     Open discussions:

• Tell us about your Ride In
• Show us your riding gear (be prepared to show pros and cons) – helmets/gloves/jackets/safety vests/wet weather gear/boots/ riding pants
• forum discussions/general questions
• 2026 Muster Location ideas
• A Parking lot will be utilised for items that need follow-up

2030 – onwards      Fellowship

RULES:

Please note that venue restrictions are capped.

1. Only IBA members are eligible to participate in the Ride In for the Chinchilla Qld Muster 2025. This year we are again encouraging IBA Riders to mentor a non – IBA member to participate in the Chinchilla Muster.  This will be restricted to the first 10 IBA members who apply to bring along a rider.  A request to mentor a non-member (via email to contact@ibaaustralia ) needs to be completed.
2. IBA members that are no longer able to ride and those partners of IBA member are welcome to attend the function at the conclusion of the Ride In.  Please see registration details below.
3. Riders, Pillions and those under 1.A., above are to register through Ride Master . No other registration process will be accepted.  Each individual person is to register please. Only Riders/Pillions or those under 1.A. above that complete this process will be able to participate. Registration fees – Rider $AU25 and Pillion $AU15, Non-Riders $AU5.
4. Riders are to submit their Ride Application by email or snail mail after the Chinchilla QLD Muster 2025 . (see below, RIDE APPLICATION)
5. Any IBA ride may be attempted.  The ride is to finish on the 7th or 7th March 2025 at Chinchilla QLD.  A ‘one off’ IBA Certificate and Patch will be available to IBA members that are successful with the verification process. IBA Australia will post out the Ride Patch on confirmation of the certificate being issued by IBA.
6. Late Registrations may be accepted, however a processing fee may be required. Early cancellation, i.e., before Registration closing date, will incur a fee (PayPal costs).
7. No refund will be given after the registration closing date, for non-attendance for any reason or unsuccessful completion of the ride.

RIDE APPLICATION

• Send Ride Application via your preferred submission process.
• If the Ride Application is incomplete i.e., routing is incomplete, or if payment is not included, or if other stuff gets messed up, the rider may be required to resubmit their application.
• The subject line of your email must have  Subject: Xxxxxxx IBA Australia Chinchilla QLD Muster. The Xxxxxxx is to be substituted with your surname.
• Ensure you include the ride that you have completed e.g., SaddleSore 1600K, BunBurner GOLD, BunBurner 2500K etc

Please note: The information above may be updated at different times. It is current as of 5th January 2025