Swimming events

September - October - November 2025

Our Recreation Lagoon will be used in the following dates for these private swimming events, please be mindful if entering the waters during the event time to protect swimmers' safety.

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2025 Australian Open Water Cup
Saturday 13 September | 7am - 11am | Recreation Lagoon

The 2025 Australian Open Water Cup is a national, multi-leg open water swimming series designed to develop athletes, strengthen club engagement, and elevate Australia’s global presence in open water sport. The series includes four competitive rounds across diverse Australian locations

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Top End Open Water Relay
Wednesday 1 October - 7am to 11.30am

Part of the 2025 Country Swimming Championships

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Progressive Triathlon
Friday 14 November - 6pm to 6.30pm

Swim component of Darwin Triathlon Club's 'Progressive Triathlon'. Participants either swim 800m (2 laps), or 400m (1 lap)

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If you have any questions, give us a call on 08 8999 5155, message us or email dwc.events@nt.gov.au

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