Nina Dowling

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The Toyota Tour de OROC, an initiative of the Rotary Club of Dubbo South, is a unique biennial cycling event running from 6 to 12 October 2025. Covering more than 800 kilometres across the Orana Region, it is one of the longest and most rewarding charity rides on the Australian calendar.

First held in 2013, the ride was established to raise funds for Macquarie Home Stay—an essential accommodation facility for people from regional and remote communities needing medical treatment in Dubbo. Since then, the Tour and the Rotary Club of Dubbo South have contributed over $1 million towards the facility, which officially opened its doors in 2019.

Funds raised through this year’s ride will support the Stage Three expansion of Macquarie Home Stay, which includes the addition of much-needed family accommodation. Your involvement not only helps make this vision a reality, but also demonstrates to government and funding bodies that this is a project backed wholeheartedly by the community.

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Rider Bio

I am delighted to be taking part in my 4th Tour de OROC this year to support the amazing work of the Macquarie Homestay, a cause close to my heart, with many of my patients regularly accessing this valuable service. The Homestay makes a real difference to all kinds of people, some in the happiest of times expecting new additions to the family, and others in much more vulnerable times. Tour de OROC provides a great opportunity to increase community awareness of the amazing service they provide, and it aligns with my work at Walgett AMS. It has been a great privilege to be involved from my time working in Dubbo base and the development of the first stage of Macquarie Homestay, through to current times working in a community serviced by the Homestay and their exciting new developments!

My Achievements

Created Profile Page

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Received First Donation

Reached Fundraising Target

Increased Fundraising Goal > $2500

My Updates

Halfway point!

Wednesday 8th Oct
After a tough day one and three into some solid headwinds, and a lot of time out on the road we are in Cobar. Amazing reception by all the towns so far and strong riding from all present company!

Less than a week to go!

Tuesday 30th Sep
We have less than one week to go before rolling out of Dubbo! Exciting times ahead, as we travel through the communities serviced by the Macquarie Homestay. We have been busy with the final details of the event and of course trying to keep up my 10hrs a week on the bike has been a bit of a challenge, but hopefully will roll into next week firing. 
The Walgett Dinner at the Sporto on 10th October at 6:30pm still has some availability if you wish to attend, please give me names and we will sort you out with a ticket. 

We're back!

Thursday 28th Aug
Hi Everyone, we are on again for OROC! After Everst Base Camp, its time for something a bit flatter and lower 😂 Hopefully the training still counts. We will be having a dinner at the Sporto in Walgett on Friday the 10th of October with details to come, and will be riding in on the afternoon of the same day, if anyone wants to join us for the last little leg into Walgett I have a few spare bikes so let me know. This year I am privileged to have the support of my employer WAMS for which I am very grateful. Any donations or attendance at thr Walgett dinner function on the 10th October is very much appreciated, please watch this space!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$515

Karen Wallace

Good on you Nina going above and beyond for the Walgett community

$515

The Colwell Family

Way to go Nina. We are so proud of you, your achievements & your dedication to this worthy cause. With love from Shaun and all your Colwell family. Xx

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Active Agriculture Pty Ltd

Well done Nina great effort and commitment to a great cause from the Townsend Family

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Walgett Quilters

$106.12

Tim Dowling

Very proud of your efforts in OROC

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Townsend Family

Congratulations Nina Thanks to your amazing commitment and contribution to riding and supporting this amazing event

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Matthew Stapleton

$106.12

Harry Brown

Cheers n 🍺🍺🍺🥂🍻

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Julia And Tom Mannix

Good work Nina! Go easy on those old fellas! Great cause.

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Anonymous

$54.12

Kate Anderson

$54.12

Binnie

Fantastic work Neens

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Anonymous

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Cheryl Harmston

Good luck Nina!!

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Anonymous

Great job Nina thank you for participating

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Samara Unwin

Good Luck Nina!