Australia
Australia has some of the most stunning beaches and coastlines in the world. Whether you are just getting into swimming, looking for an event for your kids or you are a seasoned veteran looking for your next challenge, find your next ocean swim in Australia on My Next Challenge.
14 Swim events
Highfields Aquatic and Fitness Centre QLD
Join us for the MS Super Splash, an exciting, action-packed fundraising event in support of Queenslanders living with MS. Held at various locations across the state, the MS Super Splash has been a beloved tradition in the Toowoomba region for over a decade.
Coogee NSW
The Coogee Island Challenge ocean swim 'Spring' edition event incudes the 2. 4km Island Challenge which circumnavigates Wedding Cake Island, a 1km 'Splash and Dash' option and an 800m Junior Dash.
Bronte NSW
The Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim is one of Sydney's and Australia’s most iconic ocean swims. The classic 2km swim starts from Bondi Beach and finishes at Bronte SLSC, the world’s first Surf Life Saving Club.
Coogee Beach WA
Unique to WA, Perth's only fully paddler-accompanied 10km swim. Large uncongested 3. 4km circuit course. Qualify for Rottnest Channel Swim or Port to Pub Swim or simply have fun and take up a challenge. The event also offers a 3.
Torquay Front Beach VIC
The 2025 Danger Ocean Swim Series will be held on Saturday the 4th of January. The Danger Ocean Swim Series at Pt Danger (Torquay Front Beach) is one of the biggest and most popular open water swims in Victoria.
Lorne Surf Lifesaving Club VIC
The Lorne Pier to Pub will take place on the 11th of January 2025. The swim is a 1. 2km ocean swim from Lorne Pier and finishing on the foreshore in front of the Lorne Surf Lifesaving Club house.
Wollongong NSW
Welcome to the 2025 MMJ Australia Day Aquathon and Fun Run-Walk. The Australia Day Aquathon is Australia's premier 'swim-run', held annually on 26th January. Located only 1 hour south from Sydney the picture-perfect Wollongong Harbour.
Brighton Jetty SA
The 7 Brighton Jetty Classic is a family-friendly open water swim event held at Brighton. The Jetty Classic is South Australia's largest open water swim and is held on the first Sunday of February. Choose from 400m or 1500m distances.
Manly, Sydney NSW
The Cole Classic will be back on the 2nd of February 2025 at Manly Beach. The event is one of Australia’s largest ocean swims, giving participants the opportunity to test their swimming abilities over 1km, 2km and 5km courses.
Busselton WA
The Busselton Jetty Swim is a swim for everybody, and Everybody’s Swim. The annual open water swimming event features a 3.
Rottnest Island WA
Set the date in your diary for one of Western Australia’s iconic events, the Rottnest Channel Swim. This 19. 7km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island will take place in 2025 on the 22nd of February.
John Graham Reserve, Nyerbup Circuit, Woodman Point, Coogee WA WA
The Coogee Jetty to Jetty Swim offers a unique opportunity for ocean swimmers of all abilities from experienced open water swimmers to social swimmers and beginners. Swimmer’s can choose from three swim distances 250m, 750m and 1500m in safe waters of Coogee Beach.
Kununurra WA
The First National Kimberley Lake Argyle Swim will take place on the 3rd of May 2025.
Byron Bay NSW
Taking place on the first Sunday in May, the annual Byron Bay Winter Wales Ocean Swim Classic is a 2. 2km swim from Wategos Beach to Main Beach, Byron Bay. The Byron Bay Dash is an 800m swim from Clarkes Beach to Main Beach.