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Event Information

Important Dates

Entries Open: Monday 4 January 2027
Entries Close: 11:59 pm AEDT Monday 1 March 2027
Withdrawals without Penalty: 11:59 pm AEDT Thursday 4 March 2027
Entry Fee Payments: 11:59 pm AEDT Tuesday 9 March 2027
Boat Park open for trailer arrivals: 7:00 am Sunday 14 March 2027
Training Commences: 7:00 am Sunday 14 March 2027
Racing Begins: Monday 15 March 2027

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Venue Information

Champion Lakes Regatta Centre

About
Champion Lakes Regatta Centre is purpose built for community, state, national and international competitions.

Spanning over 55 hectares, the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre is the home of rowing in Perth. It regularly hosts competitions for rowing, canoeing, dragon boating, triathlon and more.

The venue is utilised by high-performance athletes as a training hub and has hosted many international teams and participants. In conjunction with its offerings for the sporting elite, the Regatta Centre also provides rowing courses for interested amateur in Perth. Moreover, the parkland surroundings, barbeque facilities and dedicated public swimming areas make the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre perfect for all community members.

The Champion Lakes Regatta Centre is owned and operated by Venues West

Venue Website

Location
The Champion Lakes Regatta Centre is located at:

Henley Drive, Champion Lakes, WA 6111

Access for the championships will be via Champion Drive

Travel

Getting There

Travelling by air

Flights to Perth operate from all major cities across Australia and internationally with Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, as well as Regional Express.

Travelling by car

For those of you travelling by car, please take your time and drive safely.

Accommodation

Where to Stay

Below is information about where to search and book accommodation around Perth

We encourage you to use an online booking service to search for availability and options.

Web links for accommodation search and booking:

booking.com
Stayz
Airbnb

Official Merchandise

Get your hands on this years ARC kit

The Regatta Shop in collaboration with Rowing Australia is proud to offer a range of Rowing Apparel for the 2027 Australian Rowing Championships.

For the second time, The Regatta Shop will be offering some limited-edition garments. Look for the Pre-Sale window.

FOR YOUR OFFICIAL ARC MERCHANDISE VISIT THE REGATTA SHOP MARQUEE IN THE REGATTA VILLAGE

Exhibiting

The Australian Rowing Championships is set to be hosted at the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre from Monday 15 March to Sunday 22 March 2027.

Rowing Australia is offering exhibition spaces in both the Trade Village as well as the Boat Park.

Regatta Village

Exhibitors Flyer (coming soon)
Booking Form (coming soon)

Boat Park

Exhibitors Flyer (coming soon)
Booking Form (coming soon)

Exhibitor Terms & Conditions (coming soon)

Contact Rowing Australia for more information about booking a site info@rowingaustralia.com.au

Event Partners

Partners supporting the 2026 ARC

Rowing Australia would like to thank our generous partners for supporting the 2026 Australian Rowing Championships, and making this important event for the rowing community possible.

ARC 2026 Partners

Event Partners of the Australian Rowing Championships 2026

What's On In Perth

Plan your Trip

We hope that you make the most of your trip to Western Australia for the 2027 Australian Rowing Championships by making the most of everything the state has to offer.

Ticketing

Tickets for the 2027 Australian Rowing Championships at the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre will go on sale in December 2026!

Off Water event series

Off Water Series

A number of new and exciting events will be offered at the 2027 Australian Rowing Championships, keep your eye on our socials and the ARC website for updates.

Some of the events that were on offer in 2026 include:

OPENING CEREMONY

Winning state and territories return their King’s and Queen’s Cup Regatta trophies as championships gets underway. Stick around for a quick Q&A diving into each state and territories preparations for the 2026 King’s and Queen’s Cups Regatta. This event will happen around the lunch break on Monday in the Spectator zone.

LEARN AND LOAD

Register for the Learn & (carbo) Load session on Wednesday 25 March from 5:00pm – 7pm where you can learn from Australia’s top performance athletes while you load with a pasta dinner!

This will be a great opportunity for all athletes involved with rowing to hear first-hand how they can excel in their rowing career – and maybe one day become a Rowsella! This is a unique opportunity to ask our top performance athletes any questions you may have.

LUNCHTIME LEARNINGS

WEDNESDAY

John Driessen & Nick Mitchell - how to row the quad fast - things you didn't know about what makes the quad move.

THURSDAY

Ellen Randell, Hally Chapman & Christine MacLaren - Female High-Performance coaching - come along and hear from 3 of our leading women coaches about how to get involved and take those next steps.

SATURDAY

James Loveday & Ron Batt - Beach Sprints - learn more about coastal rowing opportunities, a dynamic new area of the sport.

WOMEN IN SPORT BREAKFAST

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Women in Sport Breakfast at the 2026 Australian Rowing Championships! This special event on Friday 27 March at 10:00 am will celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in rowing and provide a platform for inspiring discussions about empowering and supporting female athletes in our sport.

ROW NATION ERG RELAY AT THE ARC - RACE WITH A ROWSELLA

Racing at the ARC? Here's your chance to compete with a Rowsella and take on the Row Nation challenge on the big screen.

Complete your registration to enter the event, with further details shared to successful entrants. Be quick, limited sports available!

Teams will be made up of 4 rowers.

HENLEY INFO SESSION

You are warmly invited to attend an afternoon tea and information session on Henley Royal Regatta, hosted during the Australian Rowing Championships by Australian-based Stewards Sarah Cook and John Boultbee.

This session is designed for clubs and schools considering competing at Henley Royal Regatta in 2026 or in future years. The Stewards will provide practical guidance on the entry process, qualification pathways, key timelines, and what to expect when racing at the Regatta

We look forward to welcoming crews, coaches, administrators, clubs, and schools interested in learning more about competing at one of the world’s most iconic regattas.

THE INAUGURAL ARC SOCIAL

Kick back and enjoy a relaxed Friday night at the iconic The Bridge Hotel in Forth, an infamous social venue and one of the north west coast’s great live music pubs.

The bar will be open from 6:00pm until late, with live music from 8:00–10:00pm and food available throughout the evening. Just 8 minutes from central Devonport and 24 minutes from Sheffield, it’s an easy trip for all.

This is a casual Tassie Welcome hosted by the Pub for the rowing community; a chance for parents, families, friends and over-18 competitors to come together, meet new people, and celebrate the ARC week in great company.

TASMANIAN TASTING TRAIL

Discover Tasmania’s finest flavors on a tasting trail showcasing local products. Meet passionate producers, savor farm-to-table delights, and explore the island’s vibrant food and beverage scene.

Regatta Bar - Saturday and Sunday

11:00am - 4:00pm

What to do!

We hope that you make the most of our trip to the Tasmania for the 2025 Australian Rowing Championships by making the most of everything the state has to offer.

Cradle Mountain

The imposing summit – the fifth highest in the state – stands supreme above Dove Lake, which provides the classic Cradle Mountain view. The ridges and peaks around the lake, meanwhile, add new angles to the panorama.

This one mighty mountain, which rises at the northern end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, is just the starting point to the area’s wilderness experience. Alpine lakes lie scattered across the landscape, riverbanks are cloaked in rainforest, and wildlife is prolific along the trails and around visitor areas.

Cradle Mountain is a place for all seasons, beaming through summer (with occasional unexpected snowfalls), gleaming white in winter, and glowing golden in autumn when the deciduous fagus turns in colour on the slopes above Dove Lake.

Come for the mountain, but expect so much more.

Hobart

Tasmania’s capital has been pressed into shape by nature.

The city is framed by the rugged figure of kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the flow of the wide River Derwent, with wilderness lingering nearby – just beyond the mountain.

Beyond mountain and river, it’s cultural and dining experiences that thrive in Australia's second-oldest city. The underground Museum of Old and New Art, aka Mona, looms large in global art circles and on the itineraries of scores of travellers.

The famed Salamanca Market has been a Saturday tradition for more than 50 years, and the city’s food scene is dynamic, with cafes, restaurants and bars transforming Tasmania’s famously fresh produce into refined expressions of place and season.

See Hobart from the water, or on foot around the waterfront, or even from the saddle of a bike on a mountain descent. Taste wine at urban wineries, and when the day is almost done, sip a whisky beside a dinosaur fossil, or settle into a cosy bar inside the walls of a 19th-century hospital.

Lake Barrington

For the serious angler, with a permit for Tasmania’s inland waters, Lake Barrington is a top spot to cast off.

It’s well stocked with king-size fish by the Inland Fisheries Service.

There’s also plenty of room for a swim, row, water ski, power boat or to paddle a canoe. Or simply sit and stare into the glassy waters that mirror the evergreen surrounds.

A kiosk opens on weekends in summer and during major sports events. Water activity is not permitted within the boundaries of the international rowing course towards the southern end of the lake.

There are camping spots aplenty for an overnighter, and bathrooms in which to freshen up, so it’s a good hit of the outdoors without having to rough it. There are also picnic areas with sheltered tables, and BBQs.

It’s no stress to wander down and be immersed in Tasmania’s wilderness at Lake Barrington, just 15 minutes' drive from Sheffield.