Invest in the adventure of a lifetime
Attending Way Out West Moot is an unforgettable experience and we’re committed to keeping it accessible, transparent, and great value for money. Here’s what it will cost to take part in this ten-day journey across Western Australia..
Your event fee is made up of 3 different parts:
- Core Fee
- Expedition Fee
- Contingent Fee
Fees
| Rover Scout | Service Leaders | Expedition Only Leaders | |
| Base Fee | $1000 | $800 | $450 |
Payment Schedule
Your deposit of $200 should be made online via the payment gateway when you submit your application.
Rover Scout
| Base Fee | Expedition Fee | ||
| Payment 1 | Application deposit | $200 | None |
| Payment 2 | 1st February 2026 | $300 | 40% |
| Payment 3 | 1st May 2026 | $250 | 30% |
| Payment 4 | 1st August 2026 | $250 | 30% |
Service leaders (Expedition Only in brackets)
| Base Fee | Expedition Fee | ||
| Payment 1 | Application deposit | $200 ($200) | None |
| Payment 2 | 1st February 2026 | $200 ($100) | 40% |
| Payment 3 | 1st May 2026 | $200 ($100) | 30% |
| Payment 4 | 1st August 2026 | $200 ($50) | 30% |
WITHDRAWALS
If after making application, you are unable to attend the Moot, you must advise the Moot Organising Committee in writing as soon as possible by emailing wow27@scoutswa.com.au.
| Withdraw before: | Base Fee | Expedition Fee | Contingent Fee |
| 1st February 2026 | Full Refund | Full Refund | $XX |
| 31st July 2026 | $200 Fee | Full Refund | $XX |
| 1st October 2026 | $400 Fee | Full refund until 1st October | $XX |
| 1st November 2026 | $600 Fee | 10% Fee | $XX |
| After 1st November 2026 | No refund | No refund | $XX |
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Moot Buddies is a financial assistance program, run by the National Rover Council to provide help to Rover Scouts who under other circumstances would not be able to attend a National Rover Scout Moot due to financial restrictions. Please head to the Rover Scouts Australia Website for more information.