﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>OCC Forums » Cruising Information » Cruising Reports &amp; Plans » Australia and New Zealand  » New fees in Australia</title><generator>InstantForum 2017-1 Final</generator><description>OCC Forums</description><link>https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/</link><webMaster>OCC Forums</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:14:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>New fees in Australia</title><link>https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost3213.aspx</link><description>Brian Wallace s/v [i]Darramy[/i] has forwarded a document on formalities in Australia issued for the Down Under Rally. It includes the fee calculations and I have uploaded a copy here:

[attachment=426]PagesfromGOWEST2016Formalities.pdf[/attachment]


Note from Brian:

Just looked on the forum, and your piece about Australian Entry prices increasing. Whilst the charges have altered, the way of charging has changed and it could work out less for some vessels.

I attach the information provided for anyone to read. I lifted this from the "Down Under Rally 2016"  Go West Publication available as a free download and full of good information about the East Coast of Australia.  But the costs of entry are no different for Rally participants than non participants

More can be found on www.downunderrally.comI

I will add that [i]Darramy[/i] did the Rally last year, and it was a really good way to be introduced to Australia for Cruisers.

Could I ask the finance committee to look at better exchange rates for us OCC POMS here!

Hope this is useful

Take Care

Brian &amp; Sue

S/V Darramy at present exploring the Capricorn Islands  South Barrier reef QLD</description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:49:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DariaBlackwell</dc:creator></item><item><title>New fees in Australia</title><link>https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost3195.aspx</link><description>It appears about a 17.5% increase in fees has been levied on yacht entering Australia. 

http://www.sail-worldcruising.com/n/Australian-Department-of-Agriculture-and-Water-Resources-increase-fees/147473?source=twitter</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:31:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DariaBlackwell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>