An open water tide-assisted community swim - all swimmers welcome
Swim Event Details
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Start time 8.00am
Be a part of Auckland's longest-running iconic open water swim.
Experience the adrenaline rush as the current whips you around the Maungauika volcanic cone (North Head).
Approx 2.7 km from Windsor Reserve Beach to Bath Street Reserve, Cheltenham Beach.
Swim with or without togs!*
EARLYBIRD PRICE - up to 28 February 2026:
$55 Seniors, $25 Juniors (under 15)
STANDARD PRICE - after 28 February 2026:
$65 Seniors, $30 Juniors (under 15)
CONFIRMATIONS:
All swimmers please arrive early to be processed in time.
Swim day confirmations open 6.30am at Windsor Beach Reserve.
The confirmation desk will close at 7:45am sharp, so please be there in good time. For Health & Safety reasons, all swimmers MUST be confirmed. No confirmation, no swim!
GEAR: Your gear will be transported in a secure trailer to Bath St Reserve for collection at the conclusion of your swim.
Please ensure you use a water-resistant bag as the trailer is not covered.
REQUIREMENTS:
Coloured swim caps are compulsory. Wet-suits and togs are optional. Don't forget your goggles.
ANXIOUS SWIMMERS / JUNIORS:
Let us know before the race (you can email us or even tell us on the day) and we'll give you a special coloured swim cap which will enable our on-water crew to keep a closer eye on you.
RACE BRIEFING: A full race briefing will be given at 7:50am at Windsor Reserve.
START TIME:
The start horn goes off at approx. 8:00am
A ZERO WASTE EVENT
This is a climate-positive event - please NO plastic, bring reusable bottles & carpool.
After Event Details
HOT FOOD / DRINKS
We will be serving up complimentary pie to entrants with a valid number on their hand.
PRIZES:
Local businesses have generously provided a number of prizes for category winners and spot giveaways.
Swim Hard, Have Fun !
*Freedom swimmers will swim up to our FREEDOM boat just off Windsor Beach and hand over their togs. The boat will be waiting for them on Cheltenham Beach 50 -100 metres off the finishing area. Seniors only.