Hamilton Island Ocean Swim
WHITSUNDAY VACATIONS

Hamilton Island Ocean Swim

Challenge yourself on Sunday 24 November 2024 in the beautiful waters of Catseye Beach with a 2km or a 750m swim. There’s also a 350m race for the under 13s as well as plenty of great activities and events on offer throughout the weekend. Whether you’re striving for a personal best, or to simply enjoy the view, the Hamilton Island Ocean Swim is perfect for all fitness levels and abilities.

The 2024 event weekend includes:

  • Junior Hamilton Island Triathlon, Saturday 23 November
  • Hamilton Island Triathlon, Saturday 23 November
  • Hamilton Island Ocean Swim, Sunday 24 November

Hamilton Island Ocean Swim Race Details

Date    

Sunday 24 November 2024

Event  

Hamilton Island Ocean Swim

Event Times

  • 6.30amCruise Whitsundays ferry service departs from Shute Harbour
  • 7.05amCruise Whitsundays ferry arrives from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Ferry Terminal
  • 7.45amHamilton Island Ocean Swim Briefing, Beach Pavillion
  • 8.00amRace Starts10.00amPresentations at Beach Pavillion
  • 5.15pmLast Cruise Whitsundays ferry service departs to Port of Airlie
  • 5.30pmLast Cruise Whitsundays ferry service departs to Shute Harbour

Please note that the above times are subject to change, all competitors will receive confirmation closer to the event date.

Location    

Catseye Beach, Hamilton Island

How to Enter    

Register Now

Entries Close  

Online entries close Saturday 23 November at 5.00pm AEST. Race entries will be capped for this event. Should the quota not be reached then entries will be accepted up to and including race day

Cost    

Registrations:
$90.00 per competitor (includes race entry, race kit and event shirt).

Junior Swim registrations:
$30.00 per junior competitor (includes race entry, race kit and event shirt).

Transfers:
Our generous sponsors Cruise Whitsundays provide savings for transfers to and from Hamilton Island for up to 2 family and friends. Codes will be supplied leading in to the event for bookings.

Minimum Ages    

Competitors in the 2km and 750m swim must be a minimum of 13 years old as at 24 November 2024.

Categories    

Open:
Open place getters are not eligible for age group prize.

Age Group Men and Women:
Age as at 24 November 2024

  • 13-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70+

Further age categories may be added closer to the event.  This will be dependent on numbers and ages of participants entered.

Event Map

Ocean Swim course map

Information and images and video sourced from hamiltonisland.com.au

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