ROTOROA ISLAND 1-DAY EVENT
SUN 10 MARCH - 2024
ABOUT
Take a day trip to the magical island of Rotoroa only an hour by ferry from downtown Auckland.
After the swim, enjoy a catered lunch on the lawn and explore this beautiful pest-free conservation island
with magical views and many beaches. There are limited spots.
VENUE
Rotoroa Island
Hauraki Gulf - south of Waiheke
The island is a pest-free conservation island.
Strict biosecurity guidelines apply.
TIMELINE
7 am, check in at Pier 13
8 am, ferry departs
11 am, swims
Full Rotoroa 7km / Half Rotoroa 3km
1:30 pm, lunch on the lawn
4 pm, ferry to Auckland
SWIM COURSE
3km - Half Rotoroa - Ladies Bay to Home Bay
Bonus Event - Full Rotoroa Swim, around the island
Alternative courses - will be used to suit weather conditions
CLICK here to view the swim course.
DISTANCES
Half Rotoroa
3km or 2.7km depending on where this event starts.
Final starting spot will be decided when we know
the weather for the day.
Around Rotoroa 7km
(Actual distance is 6.6km)
SWIM START
11am
FEES
Main Event+Ferry+Buffet lunch - $140
Around Rotoroa wwim - $185
Ferry+Swim+buffet Lunch
Non-swimmer - $120
Ferry+lunch+island experience
NON-SWIMMER
A great opportunity to visit Rotoroa island with a swimming friend.
The island is pristine, pest-free, offers a lot of walks, and has five beautiful bays
for safe swimming and beaching. This is a great day out on its own and we have a
a catered lunch for you as well.
TOW FLOAT
Recommended
Mandatory for the Full Rotoroa swim - 7km swim
TIMELINE
8:00 am - Depart Auckland on Fullers ferry
9:15. Arrive Rotoroa Island
11:00, Swim
1:30 Catered lunch
4:00 - Return ferry leaves Rotoroa
SWIM CAP
Samoa Swim yellow (provided)
CANCELLATION/REFUND
Two options are available
1. Your entry will be held in credit for your next event with us.
2. Fifty per-cent cash refund
From Sunday 3 March, no refunds.
CAUTION
Wear a wetsuit for extra security.
Hydrate ahead of the swim
Wear sunscreen
Must be fit and able to swim
Must have no health issues that will be a risk to you
CONFIRMED STARTING LIST.
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Photos - Rotoroa Island Swim tour 2021
For a long time now, we have had our eye on holding a swim retreat on Rotoroa Island. Finally, the first Rotoroa Island swim tour was successfully held in February 2021.
Click here for the photo album from the tour.
Click here for the photo album from the tour.
Not for Profit Swims are for the benefit of the wider Swimming community to access well organised and recognised swim events on a regular basis. As an organisation, we want to cover our costs where we can and offer our volunteers petrol and coffee dollars for their time. Recommended donation is set for each swim based on the expected number of participants and the help needed to safely run the swim. Full event costs , revenue and expenses can be accessed on request.
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