Spectators- Where to watch
The annual Head of the Yarra is held each year on the 4th Saturday in November. The race has 30 categories of racing eights with the elite crews racing in mid afternoon.
Racing starts at 8.00am and runs throughout the day until 4.oopm.,
The river is closed to downstream traffic. All crews row upstream from the City to Hawthorn.
The Head of the Yarra will be live-broadcasted via a web stream which is available at this link:
Spectators wishing to watch and follow all the action live, can utilise the map and location resources listed below to find the perfect viewing spot along the river banks so you can follow all the days action.
Enjoy your day out by the banks of our beautiful Yarra River and cheer on the crews who come from more than 100 Rowing clubs from all over Australia and NewZealand..
