August – the month of the Mighty AVON DESCENT

This annual event down the Avon River has been taken on by over 30,000 over the last 50-odd years. The two-day race commences in front of a crowd in Northam, heads downstream, passing through Toodyay and finishing in Bayswater.

Avon Descent Spectator Locations

Water levels matter. Keep your finger on the pulse with water level conditions here.

This year the event celebrates another year with Mini Jet WA a standalone power category. Event entries remain open – enter direct with the Avon Descent race organisers here.

Friday 8 August
Event registrations and Northam Bilya Festival celebrations

Saturday 9 August
Day one of the big race – competitors start from Northam Weir and make their way down to Cobbler Pool for the end of the first day and some much-needed rest.

Sunday 10 August
Day two of the big race – starting location is to be advised, dependent on water levels. Stay tunes for updates closer to the event.

Cost to enter
$575