Stage Information for Competitors and Support Crew
Day One
Katrine Bridge changeover is on the right hand bank below Katrine Bridge heading downstream. Parking at the car park or road verge, follow instructions of parking crew. Carry change boat over bridge to change point.
Newcastle Bridge changeover is on the left hand bank at Duidgee Park heading downstream below the Newcastle Bridge (previously Bolgart Bridge). Park in the car park at Duidgee Park, Toodyay.
Wetherall Reserve change over is on the leftbank of the river 1.5km downstream of the West Toodyay Bridge. Follow Julimar Rd to the intersection with River Rd, travel down River Road for 1.5km and park on road verge.
Cobblers Pool is the finish of Day – Park in the car park provided at the Boral Cobblers Pool campsite.
Day Two
Drive with your headlights on. Turn right coming out of the campsite. Stronghill’s Farm is in the centre of the Avon Valley. Follow the Valley Road.
NO STOPPING ON THIS ROAD except for specified Teams Change Over points.
Police will be patrolling and please follow directions of officials.
A Race Official will check you into the Valley Road access point – only one car per team – INCLUDE PADDLER 2 & 3. Follow instructions of parking officials.
Drive with your headlights on, follow the Valley Road to Bells Rapid.
NO STOPPING ON THIS ROAD EXCEPT FOR DESIGNATED CHANGEOVER POINTS.
GIVE WAY TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
Parking is at the lower car park at Bell’s Rapid.
The changeover is on the left hand bank heading downstream at the bottom of Bells lower car park.
Travel to Middle Swan Bridge and park in the parking area.
The Middle Swan Bridge changeover is on the right hand bank. Travel to Riverside Gardens in Bayswater, and follow directions to parking.
