September 2027
Prostate Cancer Rally
Five Days. One Epic Outback Adventure
Cunnamulla → Innamincka → Birdsville → Boulia → Longreach → Charleville
15–20 August 2027
In 2027, the Prostate Cancer Rally is heading deep into the heart of the Australian Outback.
Over five unforgettable days, we’ll travel almost 2,400 kilometres from Cunnamulla to Charleville, taking the long way around through Innamincka, Birdsville, Boulia and Longreach.
Expect remote roads, red dirt, legendary Outback towns, spectacular scenery and plenty of laughs along the way – all while raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and support.
The Itinerary Rally 2027.
DAY 0 – SUNDAY 15 AUGUST
Cunnamulla
Our adventure begins in Cunnamulla. Arrive, settle in and explore this classic Outback town before joining us for Rally Registration and dinner.
It’s a chance to catch up with old rally mates, welcome our first-timers and get ready for the adventure ahead.
DAY 1 – MONDAY 16 AUGUST
Cunnamulla → Innamincka
We’re off! Heading west along the Adventure Way, we’ll travel through Eulo and Thargomindah and into increasingly remote Outback country.
Along the way we’ll pass historic places including Noccundra, before crossing into South Australia and arriving in Innamincka, on the banks of Cooper Creek and in the heart of Burke & Wills country, and nearby are several sites associated with the explorers’ ill-fated expedition, including the famous Dig Tree across the Queensland border.
DAY 2 – TUESDAY 17 AUGUST
Innamincka → Birdsville via Cordillo Downs
One of the great days of the rally.
Leaving Innamincka early, we’ll travel through the remote station country of Cordillo Downs before heading north to legendary Birdsville.
Our goal is to arrive in time to head out to Big Red, tackle Australia’s most famous sand dune and watch the sun set over the edge of the Simpson Desert.
A pretty special way to finish the day!
DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST
Birdsville → Boulia
We head north through spectacular Channel Country, passing through tiny Bedourie and enjoying the huge Outback views from Vaughan Johnson Lookout.
Our destination is Boulia, famous for the mysterious Min Min Light.
Keep your eyes open tonight – you never know what you might see!
DAY 4 – THURSDAY 19 AUGUST
Boulia → Longreach
Today we cross the vast Mitchell Grass Downs, travelling through some wonderfully isolated country on our way towards Winton.
We’ll pass tiny Middleton, enjoy spectacular Outback views around Cawnpore Lookout, travel through Waltzing Matilda country at Winton and finish the day in Longreach.
Tonight is all about celebrating YOU! Join us for our Awards Dinner, a fantastic night recognising your incredible fundraising efforts. There’ll be plenty of laughs, raffle prizes and some irresistible auction items up for grabs. It’s the perfect way to wrap up five unforgettable days of adventure, friendship and fundraising for a great cause!
DAY 5 – FRIDAY 20 AUGUST
Longreach → Charleville
Our final day takes us south through classic Queensland pastoral country, travelling through Barcaldine, Blackall, Tambo and Augathella before rolling into Charleville.
After almost 2,400 kilometres and five incredible days, it’s time to park the cars, celebrate the adventure and raise a glass to what we’ve achieved together.
Because behind all the red dirt, laughs and unforgettable experiences is a very important reason for being here – raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and support.
Five days. Great roads. Great mates. One very good cause.
Cunnamulla → Innamincka → Birdsville → Boulia → Longreach → Charleville
Proudly supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
How Much Does It Cost?
A non refundable entry fee of $825 per vehicle is payable to Charity Car Events Pty Ltd to secure your entry, this includes GST and is not a tax deductible donation. This fee together with our event sponsorship assists us to defray the cost of running the event that includes insurance, public liability, accounting, administration, the route surveys, road books, communications and as a result 100% of your sponsorship donations go towards Prostate Cancer Research. Meal cost is $900 per person (to be paid closer to the event). You will need to book and pay for your own accommodation, we will advise you where the officials are staying and meal locations. No event costs are deducted from your donations.
How to Enter
To book your place for this great Adventure register below and remit the entry fee. Book early to guarantee your entry.
Vehicles – Support – Communication
Any well prepared 4WD and some AWD vehicles may enter the event. Your vehicle must be:
- Road registered,
- Roadworthy and insured for minimum Third Party property.
- Have the required safety equipment as detailed in the Rules and Regulations (see rules page here).
- All vehicles must have minimum UHF radio fitted, dust lights and a snatch strap.
- Event indemnity form completed by all entrants (at the first night briefing).
A road book (detailing route distances and instructions for each day) will be distributed at the briefing to all entrants. All cars will be issued with door stickers – posted out prior to the event – entrants will nominate their own car number.
The event is not a race it is an ‘adventure’. Our sweep vehicle will provide mechanical support to assist all vehicles to make it to each night stop. Official and support/sweep vehicles will carry Sat Phones. Event communication will be by UHF radio, event ‘APP’ and briefings.
Meals and Accommodation
Most meals are included for the duration of the rally. You are free to book any accommodation that suits you (motel, pub, cabin, campground, or free camp using your own camping gear or swag etc. We will provide information on motels etc for each town and it’s recommended you book your accommodation as soon as possible after registering.
“A meet and greet” will be held the evening before the rally starts from 7.30pm. Exact location to be advised.
Meals Costs.
The meal cost is $900 per person. This includes breakfasts and lunches for 5 days plus dinners for 6 days. We like to use local community service groups for Breakfast and lunch and local commercial providers for dinner.
This Meals amount covers
- Breakfast for 5 days
- Lunch for 5 days
- Dinner for 6 nights
- Final night celebration dinner with all participants
All vehicles are expected to raise a minimum of $1,500 in donations for Prostate Cancer research.
Note – Refund Policy. Unfortunately many venues & food providers now insist on upfront payments. In the unfortunate event of an entrant cancelling after payment of the Meals monies, the organisers will try to obtain refunds wherever possible and refund these monies back to the entrant after the event has concluded.
Floods, fire, road closures and events beyond the organisers control. In the unlikelihood of a major change to the event Road Book caused by a road closure, fire, flood, etc all entrants in the event may be subject to additioinal expense for meals as a result of a route change, delay etc. The organisers first priority is always for safety of all entrants and to provide the event experience as originally intended.
Fundraising for Prostate Cancer
Each vehicle is required to raise a minimum of $1,500 for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Of course, you don’t have to do this on your own, most people ask their family and friends to support them. And please don’t stop at $1,500, we will have an award on the final night for our highest fundraiser. 100% of all donations go The Prostate Cancer Foundation – no expenses are deducted from these donations. We utilise the fundraising platform “funraisin” to make donations easy and receipts can be printed when donations are made.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is a broad based community organisation and the peak national body for prostate cancer research in Australia. The Foundation is dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners and families recognising the diversity of the Australian community.
Why is this research so important?
- 3,152 Australian men a year die from prostate cancer. That is 8 a day
- 16,700 Australian men a year receive a new diagnosis. That is 45 a day
- In early stages of prostate cancer there may be no symptoms
- One in 6 blokes will be affected by prostate cancer by age 85
- Around 95% of men will be alive 5 years after a diagnosis of prostate cancer – this is largely as a result of medical research
How to Get Started
- Register as a participant in the Prostate Cancer Rally – Go to this page here
- Confirm your entry with payment of the entrance fee of $825.00
- Create your fundraising page on the Funraisin platform – Go to this Fundraising page here
- Book your accommodations
- Talk to your friends about joining you for this adventure
Enquiries and Contact Details
For Entry, Administration, Vehicle information –
PETER FEHON – Event Director
MOB: 0414-284-489 EMAIL: [email protected]
ROSS ALEXANDER – Convenor and PCFA NSW Board Member
TEL: 0417-385-406 EMAIL: [email protected]
Prostate Cancer - The Stats
Men are diagnosed by age 85
Men die each day
Men are diagnosed each year
About Us
The idea of running a car rally to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation was first contemplated by Ross Alexander back in 2015. Ross was a Prostate Cancer survivor and a member of the NSW Board of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). He is both an experienced rally participant, and consummate fundraiser for many causes. Together with Peter and Trish Fehon, Ross has organised the first three rallies that have raised well in excess of $500,000 for Prostate Cancer research. Ross has set himself a personal target of $1 million. Ross continues to be involved as the PCFA representative on the annual organising committee.
