Ducati Owners Club of Victoria upcoming events

Whittlesea The Long way (1/2 day ride) (17 May 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

This is just short ride starting at Platter’s Cafe, Diamond Creek and finishing in Whittlesea for a late lunch at the ‘Lady Sevin’ cafe. We’ll do a bit of a loop from Diamond Ck to Kinglake, round through Healesville and Toolangi , the Myers Ck Rd , back to Kinglake and down to Whittlesea for lunch. Total of 100kms, we won’t even have to refuel!

Stands up 1030 from Platter's Cafe , Diamond Ck.

You'll be home for the afternoon.

Difficulty/ease of ride: Very Easy
Time estimate – hours on the bike: 2hours
Distance covered: 100kms total

Queries: Chris – criswill@optusnet.com.au or 0412 250440

50th Anniversary Gala Dinner (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:15:00 GMT

DOCV 50^TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER

When: Saturday 23^rd May 2026

Where: The Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, in the the King Edward Ballroom.
328 Flinders St, Melbourne.

Time: Pre-dinner drinks from 6:15 pm. Festivities start at 7 pm. Finishing at 11 pm.

Cost: $85 per person ($170 per couple) - drinks at bar prices.

Book early – only 100 tickets available!

It's 2026 already and we’re turning 50! In true Italian fashion, we’re celebrating with passion, style, and loudly!

To kick off our 50th birthday celebrations you are warmly invited to a Gala Club Dinner at the sumptuous Rendezvous Hotel in Melbourne, in the elegant and atmospheric King Edward Room.

Join us as we raise a glass to five decades of red-blooded Italian-bred passion, enthusiasm, lifelong friendships, and a shared appreciation for machines that stir the soul - even when they occasionally empty the wallet.

The evening will feature a three-course meal, including a specially created 50th Anniversary cake, and a couple of short presentations from your passionate committee and others who at this stage shall remain nameless. These will be equal parts insightful and entertaining, with the committee doing its best to appear organised, rehearsed, and competent — just like a Ducati factory service schedule suggests.

The night is designed to be relaxed and social: a chance to reconnect with old friends, welcome new ones, and swap stories that improve slightly with each retelling. There will be no lap records, no spec sheets, and no debates about oil viscosity… unless you insist.

The Rendezvous has been selected with the same care one applies to choosing Ducati accessories. It's close to public transport, generous car/motorcycle parking, and a range of accommodation options — including a discounted rate at the hotel itself for those who prefer not to test their night vision on the ride home.

We’ll also be in a room where you can actually hear the conversation, rather than shouting over someone passionately explaining why desmodromic valves are clearly superior (they are).

More details on the running order will follow once the committee finishes debating font choices, timing, and whether red is, in fact, faster.

For now, book your place, mark the date, dress with a touch of Italian flair, and prepare for a night that promises to be indulgent, atmospheric, and unforgettable — much like a Ducati: beautiful, thrilling, and worth every moment… even if it occasionally demands a little extra attention!

Accomodation booking link (conference prices):

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne - Reservations - Room Availability

Parking is available at First Parking next to the hotel. If you have booked a room you can get a discount voucher from reception for parking there.
Secure Parking is also located at 376 Flinders Street.

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Sat, 30 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Not the Grand Final Weekend - The 2nd weekend after (17 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Starting from Beechworth Bakery Details to be advised.......

Full details to follow soon. Accomodation is booked.

It is only fitting for a weekend in Beechworth that we start at the Beechworth Bakery....in Healesville.

http://www.beechworthcarriagemotorinn.com.au

Please any enquiries text/message me 0412 250 440. Accomodation is at the Beechworth Carriage Motor Inn All accomodation is twin share or couples. Single occupancies will be waitlisted. Total kilometres just under 1200km.

Queries: captain@docv.org

Ride TBA Place holder. Make a note in your diary (8 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Dargo (28 Nov 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Dargo Weekend 28/29 November

Ride TBA Place holder. Make a note in your diary (13 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

DOCV Christmas Ride (21 Dec 2026)

Sun, 20 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Eat , drink (responsibly) and Ride (Merryly) for the festive season.

Rider briefing and stands up at 0930. Have your tank full and breakfast coffee consumed by 0930

Taking in the magnificent scenery of Gippsland’s finest countryside we will literally traverse the same roads on our return because they are that good.

Queries: Chris - captain@docv.org or 0412 250 440