The Avon Descent, join in or watch from the river bank.

Well Avon descent has been run and won for 2009. But it will be here again for 2010.

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.

The descent will be held on 7th - 8th August 2010

This the world's best white water event is Western Australia's own unique sporting event. This white water race is not bettered by any like event in the world.

The event attracts participants from across Australia and overseas.

Competitors challenge the river in a variety of craft, in an exciting two day time trial over 134 kilometres from Northam to Perth and is spectacular viewing at the various rapids encountered by the boats.

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 challenge 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 challenge 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.

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.
Cobbler Pool is 20 kilometres or 12.4 miles west of Toodyay.

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 cafe style coffee and hot drinks with a range of cakes and muffins.

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.

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