Welcome to The Avon Descent
He two day 124km adventure challenge from Northam to Bayswater, Western Australia Powerboat, Kayak, Ski or SUP as a Single, Double or Relay Team Are you ready to Take the Plunge?
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Welcome to The Avon Descent
He two day 124km adventure challenge from Northam to Bayswater, Western Australia Powerboat, Kayak, Ski or SUP as a Single, Double or Relay Team Are you ready to Take the Plunge?
View More
Welcome to The Avon Descent
He two day 124km adventure challenge from Northam to Bayswater, Western Australia Powerboat, Kayak, Ski or SUP as a Single, Double or Relay Team Are you ready to Take the Plunge?
View More
Race the River
The Avon Descent is an incredible two-day, 124 km adventure river challenge from Northam to Bayswater, Western Australia.
WA's unique river event
Competitors 'race the river' in a variety of paddle and power craft
Do the Avon Descent your way
Participate in the full, 2-day 124km course or choose to do a short one-day option
Do it with your mates
Participate in a solo or double, or get together with some mates and complete the Avon Descent as a team relay!
Spectators!
Experience the excitement along the riverbank from incredible spectator locations and fantastic community festivals.
Completing the full, two-day 124-kilometre course is the goal for most Avon Descent competitors. Spending Day 1 on the waters between Northam and Toodyay, then enjoying the rare and incredible sights and challenges of the Avon Valley on Day 2 – the two-day event is an opportunity not-to-be-missed.
Short one-day options
There are shorter course options for those wanting to participate in the Avon Descent, but not wanting to complete the 124km course.
Day 1, Northam to Toodyay (50km)
Day 2, Woodbridge Dash (10km)
Day 2, Bayswater Belter (17km)
Day 2, Swan Challenge (29km)
Team relays
If you don’t want to do the Avon Descent on your own, consider getting a team of mates together and completing the course as a relay! There are opportunities for teams of 2 and teams of 4 available.
First time?
We welcome novice entrants to the Avon Descent, and what an experience to tell your mates about! Paddlers are required to undergo competency training – find out more via PaddleWA. For power entrants – we encourage you to contact the Power Dinghy Racing Club or Mini Jet WA for requirements.
A dedicated team of volunteers specifically focused on the safety of everyone involved in the Avon Descent. Water, Land, Recovery and Communication roles available.
The Avon Descent weekend provides entertainment both on the river, and on the riverbank! Communities in Northam, Toodyay, Swan, Belmont and Bayswater welcome all spectators to catch the thrills and spills at family festival events this year.
By Khia Emslie-O’Brien Paddle Ambassador Luke Dooley shares his inspiration and passion towards the annual Avon Descent race. Mr Dooley entered his first race