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The Avon Descent, join in or watch from the river bank.Well Avon descent has been run and won for 2008.But it will be here again for 2009. Held in August each year, the Avon Descent has been running for over 30 years and is a supreme challenge of the Avon and Swan Rivers in a variety of paddle and power craft in an exciting and spectacular two-day time trial over 133 grueling kilometers.This year 2008, the river's water level was the highest in decades which made for some exciting racing watched by thousands of spectators. This white water decent offers participants conditions ranging from long stretches of flat water through to white water rapids, sure to test the skills of all who attempt to navigate their contours. The descent is all about excitement and is the complete challange for all those intrepid people who love to pit themselves against the roughest and most challenging conditions that nature can throw up.
At other times the Avon river is often used for exciting white water rafting by anybody who cares to accept the challange of rafting down this river.
To enter or find out more details click here,
Map of the Avon River Day one.
How to get there.Get onto the Mitchell freeway and turn left onto Reid Highway. If you are coming from the Kwinana Freeway turn right onto Reid Highway. Travel along Reid Highway past the Great Northern Highway after which Reid Highway then becomes Roe Highway. Continue along Roe Highway and turn left at Toodyay Road. Keep going along Toodyay Road past John Forrest Park and then past the Noble Falls tavern until you get to Toodyah, if you only want to view the finish of day 1 and the start of Day 2 At this point if you want to see the start of the Avon Descent take the Northam - Toodyah Rd until you get to Northam.
There is camping available at Cobblers Pool which costs $20 at the gate on the day. Campers are requested to utilise existing roads and tracks and not to drive or walk through natural bush land.
Under no circumstances are dogs or any other pets allowed on campsite premises.Catering.There will be caterers on site for next year’s event: One specializing in café style coffee and hot drinks with a range of cakes and muffins. Confectionary and cold drinks will also be available.The other is an exclusive caterer who provides high quality, tasty and healthy foods prepared gourmet style that will satisfy any appetite. Sports and energy drinks are also available. Opening hours are early Saturday until 8pm and Sunday breakfast. Click here for even more on the Avon Descent. Go to perth getaways Home Page. Contact Details: Chris Ryan Mail: 15 Idaho Place Craigie Perth. Western Australia. Phone: + 61 + 89401 2618 Cell: + 0404737061 Email: Go to perth-getaways home page.
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