Thunder Rally – Since 1982

The annual Thunder Rally is a fantastic riding and camping event run each year by a passionate group of DOCNSW members.

Started in 1982 and usually in October the Thunder Rally is held at the picturesque Sheba Dams Recreation Area near Nundle NSW.

All about fun and fellowship. The Rally is ‘BYO everything’ with awards given for all sorts of crazy categories.

The rally which is run by the Ducati Owners Club of NSW is open to riders of all bikes and has raised more than $480,000 for the Royal Rehab Centre, Spinal and Brain Injury Unit in Ryde.

Accommodation options exist in Nundle township for non-campers who book early.

More than 9600 riders have ridden a combined total of 8 million kilometres to attend the Thunder Rally over the past 45 years.

OUR OCTOBER 2026 DOCNSW THUNDER RALLY DETAILS

OUR 45th THUNDER RALLY HAPPENS AT SHEBA DAMS FROM THE 16th to 18th OCTOBER 2026

Riders come from near and far through the fabulous country roads to Sheba Dams, on the outskirts of Nundle NSW, arriving October 16th set up your tent and stay until the 18th ^{Enjoy what Nundle has to offer.}

ONE REGISTRATION FEE ONLINE IS PRE-PAID. $32.00. If you pay onsite fee is $40.00.

You will receive a 45th Thunder Rally Badge and sticker for your registration.

Thunder Rally T-shirts will be available prepaid only until August 31^st for $36-00.

Donations to Royal Rehab are gratefully accepted.

Book your 2026 Thunder Rally Tickets and join in the fun.

Ducati Owners Club and Thunder Rally Subcommittee thank you for your support in assisting Royal Rehab in Ryde, give care to those with Brain and Spinal injuries.

Pre-paid entrants will go into the draw for fabulous prizes.

Fuel, Food & basic supplies and EFTPOS are all available at the nearby township of Nundle. Free firewood and BBQ facilities will be available to cook your BYO food. Take your fishing gear and try your luck in the trout-stocked dam near the campsite.

Tickets are $32 pre-paid, or $40 on the day.
It is a Ducati event, but all bikes are welcome!

The Thunder Rally is held at Sheba Dams Reserve 951 Barry Rd, Hanging Rock NSW 2340.

This will be the 45th annual occurrence of this fantastic event which makes it one of the longest continuously run rallies in Australia.

Camp with onsite Eco toilets. There is no fresh water on site, there is dam water only. Dams are stocked so bring your line and bait if you want to fish.

If camping is not your thing enjoy the comfort of nearby Nundle Hotel, Motel, B&B or Caravan Park accommodation .

The Thunder Rally is open to all makes of motorcycles.

No cars or dogs please.

Have as much fun as you like but do not let your behaviour spoil the experience for others.

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Royal Rehab Meet LUNA EMG

Thanks to Ducati Owners Club NSW

Thanks to our oldest and most generous of donors, the Ducati Owners Club of NSW, Royal Rehab Ryde was able to purchase a Luna EMG. For the second consecutive year, this devoted and hard-working club, managed to raise and donate $100,000 to Royal Rehab Ryde!

This cutting-edge device uses electromyography (EMG) to measure muscle electrical activity so is a game-changer in muscle activity analysis, offering clinicians unprecedented accuracy and insights. The Luna EMG represents the pinnacle of technology, providing clinicians with a comprehensive solution for precise measurements of clients' muscle function and performance.

The list of significant benefits are:

Cutting-edge innovation: the Luna EMG is the first of its kind in Australia so fills a gap in our nation's rehabilitation technology market.
Expanded opportunities: The technology benefits clients with very weak muscles or sensory/neglect impairments so there is strong demand across multiple services at Royal Rehab Ryde for this device.
Enhanced understanding: Clinicians now have a deeper insights into clients' clinical presentations which provides better targeted interventions and improved submissions to their funding bodies.
Data-driven care: Quantitative outcome measures and real-time biofeedback are improving our client care.
Ease of use: Quick and easy setup for clinicians.
Complementary technology: The Luna EMG can be used alongside conventional therapy or other advanced technological devices in a single session, including sit-to-stand exercises, training/muscle activation/strengthening, hip extension training and gait re-education.

Thank you VERY much DOCNSW!

Thunder Rally 2026