Leg 4: The Australian Coast-to-Coast
Leg 4 consists of two stages offering diverse conditions, from towering swells on the first stage to tropical squalls on the second. The route starts off the West Coast of Australia then heads down towards the Roaring Forties, one of the most remote parts of the world. Temperatures then start to rise as the fleet heads up the East Coast of Australia, heading towards the Tropical North, where it’ll get hot as ocean swells and changeable winds continue to test stamina and skill.
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The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the only event of its type. Anyone, even if they have never stepped on a boat before, can join the adventure.
- Start
- West Australia
- Finish
- East Australia
- Stages
- 2
- Distance
- 3400mi/6,500km
- Days at sea
- 20
- Temp
- 5°C - 30°C
Previously Visited
New ports are coming soon for the 2025-26 edition! Stay tuned for updates as we announce both legacy and new destinations that Race Crew will discover on the global route.
2023-2024 edition
Newcastle
Australia
Newcastle is a bustling coastal city with everything from stunning beaches and street art to iconic ocean baths, cool cafés and designer hotels.
Newcastle or ‘Newie’ as it’s affectionately known is Australia’s second oldest city and is located just a two-hour drive north of Sydney.
2023-2024 edition
Whitsundays
Australia
An unmatched paradise, this archipelago of tropical islands is home to perfect beaches and brimming with wildlife.
A stunning collection of 74 islands in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef makes up the tropical wonder that is the Whitsundays. Host Port Airlie Beach is the gateway to these beautiful islands.
Prices starting from £7,000
Build your raceClipper 2025-26 Race: £7,000 // Clipper 2027-28 Race: £7,295
Race Legs
FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions...
The time you will need varies from leg to leg. The durations quoted on our “Build Your Race” section of the website and in our brochure, are for the approximate number of sailing days, so you will need to factor in additional time at each end of your leg and also any Host Port stopovers within the leg itself. Legs 2, 3 and 4 were the shortest in the 2023-24 edition at approximately four to five weeks and most of the other legs are between six to eight weeks.
Around 30% of crew members on each team will have done little or no sailing before they train with us. Others will have a range of sailing experience which might be dinghy sailing, flotilla holidays or crew with further advanced RYA qualifications and possibly experience of looking after their own boat. The one thing you will all have in common is that you’re looking to take part in a unique challenge, test your limits and find out if you have what it takes to traverse the oceans of the world.