Swimming NT events
Swimmers of all abilities are invited to join and give Open Water Swimming a go. Maybe you would just like to come and enjoy the sunrise whilst you watch the swimmers complete their distances. This event includes our Championship distances of 2.5km, 5.0km and 10.0km.
JULY
The Dry Swim
The Dry Swim has a variety of distances tailored to any swimming ability, 400m, 800m, 1.6km and 2.5km.
DATE: Saturday 18 July 2026
TIME: 7am to 11am
FREE for the public, competition entry fees apply for swimmers
AUGUST
Darwin Waterfront Classic
This event includes our Championship distances of 2.5km, 5.0km and 10.0km.
DATE: Saturday 22 August 2026
TIME: 7am to 11am
FREE for the public, competition entry fees apply for swimmers
Australian Open Water Cup
DATE: Sunday 23 August 2026
TIME: 6am to 11am
FREE for the public, competition entry fees apply for swimmers
OCTOBER
Top End Open Water Relay
DATE: Saturday 3 October 2026
TIME: 7am to 11am
FREE for the public, competition entry fees apply for swimmers
More information to follow closer to the events dates.
Accessibility:
Swimming events will be held in the Recreation Lagoon. The surrounding area is connected by wide concrete pathways.
- Accessible parking is available for this event.
Click here for more info.
- Getting around is easy via wide pathways, lift access and ramps where necessary.
Click here for a Map of the precinct.
- Accessible toilets and Changing Places facilities are located in the new
Amenities Block in the parklands.
- A water wheelchair is available for free use, simply ask the lifeguards on duty.
- Mobi-Mat available for water access.
- Have more questions of need further assistance? Give us a call on 08 8999 5155, message us or email dwc.events@nt.gov.au
