Avon Descent 2013 Low Water Contingency Plan

If you’re training for the full event in the future, or just want to challenge yourself and have some fun, then enter solo or pair up with a friend to take on day one of the unique Avon Descent. You’ll encounter the thrill of Extracts Weir, Toodyay Rapid and Alby’s Ford all in one action packed day.

See you on the Avon!

For more information, and for a nomination form, CLICK HERE.

If you’re one of the first 300 entrants, you’ll have the chance to be one of 5 lucky competitors to receive a FREE entry! 

This year, the event will take place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August, with teams and individuals making the descent from Northam to Bayswater in paddle craft and spectacular power craft. If you’re up for a challenge, then sign up and hit the water to prepare for the World’s Greatest White Water Event!

2013 Act-Belong-Commit Avon Descent Rail Safety Alert

Brookfield Rail owns and operates more than 5,100km of critical rail infrastructure throughout the southern half of Western Australia, with 339km of this residing in the Avon Valley.

We wish to remind you that trains will still operate as normal through the Avon Valley over the Avon Descent weekend, so please be extra vigilant around the railway.

At Brookfield Rail, the safety of our people, customers and communities is our priority.

Please remember that when crossing the railway by foot or in a vehicle, ONLY cross at designated crossings. Trespass on the rail corridor without appropriate permission is illegal, and highly dangerous.

Over the event weekend we’d also like to remind you to follow the instructions from Brookfield Rail employees and obey the stop signs at level crossings.

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Looking for a great way to catch all the action of the Act-Belong-Commit Avon Descent white water race from Northam to Bayswater, while keeping the whole family entertained?

Experience the excitement of the world’s greatest white water event at five, free Act-Belong-Commit Avon Descent Family Fun Days held at picturesque riverside locations in Northam, Toodyay, Guildford, Belmont and Bayswater. Held over the weekend of the race, the family fun days are a great way to follow the thrills and spills, along with plenty of free entertainment, live race commentary, and activities for all ages.

Kick-off the celebrations with fireworks and a street parade at the Northam’s Avon River Festival on Friday, 2 August at Bernard Park in Northam. Combine race action with delicious cuisine at the Toodyay International Food Festival on Saturday, 3 August at Duidgee Park and Stirling Park in Toodyay. Choose from three great events full of entertainment, activities and live race commentary on Sunday, 4 August, at Fishmarket Reserve in Guildford, Garvey Park in Ascot, and Riverside Gardens in Bayswater.

The 2013 Act-Belong-Commit Avon Descent Family Fun Days are proudly presented by the local governments of Bayswater, Belmont, Northam, Swan and Toodyay, and are supported by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council and Lotterywest.

For more information on the 2013 Act-Belong-Commit Avon Descent Family Fun Days, visit: http://www.avondescent.com.au/?page_id=183.