Sunday |  April 12

Coogee Island Challenge Autumn Edition Ocean Swim

The Coogee Island Challenge (Autumn Edition) is a season-finale highlight of the ocean swimming calendar and your chance to take on the iconic swim around Wedding Cake Island while the water is at its warmest.
Date: April 12
Day: Sunday
Location: Coogee Beach

Event Description

Held at Coogee Beach in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, the event offers a thrilling open water experience with a variety of distances to suit all levels. Whether you’re returning to ocean swimming or trying it for the first time, it’s a scenic, safe, and professionally run event that captures the spirit of the season.
Swim Distances:
• 800m Junior Dash – great for younger swimmers.
• 1km Swim – within the relative safety of the bay.
• 2.4km Island Challenge – a circuit around Wedding Cake Island for swimmers aged 13+.

Join us for a spectacular day at the beach and start your season with a swim to remember.

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