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The primary goal of the Go West Rally is to provide those heading ‘Down Under’ with a professional and informative introduction to Australia and to ensure participants receive current and accurate information before departing and on arrival.”
— John Hembrow - Down Under Rally

2023 GO WEST RALLY CLOSED FOR REGISTRATIONS.


IN 2024, THERE ARE TWO GO-WEST RALLY OPTIONS!

OPTION 1: Go West ‘Bundy’ Rally

OPTION 2: Go West ‘Southern Ports’ Rally

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2024 Go West Rally

why does joining the GO WEST rally make sense?

  • Over 400 international vessels have joined the Go West ‘Bundy’ Rally many of whom have since written to us to say how happy they were that they joined the rally, how impressed they were with the rally organisation & communication, and how astonished they were by what they received for their money! CLICK HERE to read reviews from past participants

  • You will receive our comprehensive guides covering every aspect of sailing to and arriving in Australia to ensure you meet all your obligations in regard to pre and post-arrival procedures and biosecurity regulations.

  • You will Receive Discounts and Offers on everything from Antifoul to Zincs, including discounted marina fees and hardstand fees from the Down Under Rally network of trusted rally partner businesses. As a Go West Rally participant, a complimentary Down Under Rally Membership is included in the rally entry fee, entitling you to these offers until the 28th of February 2025. CLICK HERE ​to see the discounts our partner businesses off our members.

  • The Down Under Go West Rally is all about choice! Do everything, do some of it, sail in company or sail alone. It is up to you! No matter your level of involvement, you can still get the benefits and savings associated with being part of the rally. 

  • You choose where you depart from. The Go West Rally is open to all vessels that intend to voyage to Australia and arrive in Queensland at the Port of Bundaberg, The Port of Brisbane or The Port of Southport.

  • You choose when you arrive. The Go West Rally is a destination rally, meaning we do not sail to a schedule; there is no departure date. Participants in the Go West Rally are free to depart for Australia from any country and arrive in Queensland at the Port of Bundaberg, The Port of Brisbane or The Port of Southport between the 1st of August & the 15th of November, 2024.

  • FREE to attend Welcome Week Events: Those who choose to join the Go West Rally are invited to attend the Down Under Rally Welcome Week in Bundaberg. If you can't make it, that’s okay, but it would be a shame to miss out on all that is on offer during Welcome Week. All Welcome Week events are FREE TO ATTEND and include parties, live entertainment, Australian East Coast cruising seminars, and much more. CLICK HERE for more Welcome Week Info.

  • Win Prizes, including FREE Haulouts! during Welcome Week. Total prize pool value over $5000.00!*

  • Ongoing support from the Down Under Rally organisers for the entire duration of your stay in Australia.


NOT RALLY PEOPLE? Thats ok!

Most of those who join the Go West Rally have never joined a rally before. See what they have had to say…


got Questions?

If you have questions about Visas, Australian Control Permits (Cruising Permits), Importing your vessel, Biosecurity Formalities & insurance requirements for yachts visiting Australia, click the button below to visit our Sailing To Australia frequently asked questions page.


NEED more information?

Click the button below to submit an obligation-free expression of interest and ask any questions.


must have cruising guide

Each of the 13 coasts, from the Gold Coast to the Cooktown Coast, is covered in detail, including marinas, anchorages, passages, wind and wave averages, public pontoons and quick reference information and links for vital weather, search, and rescue, notices to mariners and other vital information.

It features hundreds of chartlets and high-resolution aerial photos of anchorages. Each anchorage has information on depth, bottom, mobile reception, marine park zone, and recommended wind directions and strengths.