Back to Back returns to Bairnsdale

That's right - the Back to Back is back!

We are undertaking the International Back to Back Wool Challenge starting from 9am on Saturday 28th June 2025, at Liz Green Arts - 64 Bailey St Bairnsdale.

The East Gippsland Wool & Craft Group has competed in this international challenge in previous years, and took first place in Australia in 2007 (2nd place internationally) with a time of 6 hours, 10 minutes, 8 seconds. Australia previously held the Guinness World Record for this event up until 2017 when the Netherlands beat the record by less than 6mins, for a time of 4 hours 45 minutes 53 seconds.

We may not approach world-record speeds this year, but we are keen to see just how fast we can accomplish this challenge.

Come along throughout the day to see how we're progressing and cheer us on!