Derwent River Big Swim
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Derwent Big River Swim - 34km
The original 34km ultra marathon swim starting at New Norfolk Bridge in the historic town of New Norfolk to the iconic Tasman Bridge the Derwent River
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New Norfolk Bridge to Iron Pot Lighthouse - 60km
A 60km ultra marathon swim starting at New Norfolk Bridge in the historic town of New Norfolk to the Iron Pot Lighthouse
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Bowen Bridge to Iron Pot Light house - 30km
A 30km marathon swim from the Bowen Bridge on the Derwent River ending at the Iron pot Light house at Storm Bay
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Tasman Bridge to Iron Pot Lighthouse - 22.3km
A 22.3km marathon swim from Tasman Bridge on the Derwent River ending at the Iron pot Light house at Storm Bay
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New Norfolk Bridge to Opossum Bay - 49.12km
A 49.12km ultra marathon swim starting at New Norfolk Bridge in the historic town of New Norfolk to Opussum Bay.
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Yingina / Great Lake - 26.84km
A 26.84km fresh water ultra marathon swim in a natural lake and man-made reservoir that is located in the central northern region of Tasmania, Australia
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Lake St Clair / leeawulenna - 14km
A 14km freshwater marathon swim in a natural lake located in the Central Highlands area of Tasmania, Australia. The lake forms the southern end of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
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Gordon River West Coast Tasmania - 24.7km
A 24.7km marathon swim in fresh cold water in Tasmania's wild West Coast on the World Heritage Gordon River.
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Frederick Henry Bay big swim 12.3km
A 12.3km ocean swim across Frederik Henry Bay in Southern Tasmania
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Bridgewater Bridge to Bruny Island (Dennes Point) 41km
Bridgewater Bridge to Bruny Island (Dennes Point) is a 41km swim that starts at Bridgewater Bridge that spans the Derwent River between the suburbs Bridgewater and Granton north of hobart
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Cliff to Bridge - 15km
Looking for a 15km swimming challenge? Join our Cliff to Bridge open water event on the beautiful Derwent River, Tasmania.
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New Norfolk Bridge to Bruny Island (Dennes Point) 58km
New Norfolk Bridge to Bruny Island (Dennes Point) is a 58km swim that starts at New Norfolk bridge that spans the Derwent River from the Eastern side of New Norfolk to the Western Side and finishes at Dennes Point on Bruny Island.
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Australian Triple Crown of Ultra Marathon Swimming
The Australian Triple Crown will be achieved by the successful completion of the three selected established marathon swims.
Learn MoreDerwent River Big Swim Honour Roll 1975 - Present
List of swimmers whom have completed the 34km Derwent River Big Swim since conception.
Learn MoreDerwent River Big Swim Honour Roll (ASSISTED CATEGORY) 2024 to present
List of assisted swimmers whom have completed the 34km Derwent River Big Swim since conception.
Learn MoreTasman Bridge to Iron Pot Lighthouse
List of swimmers whom have completed the 22.3 km Tasman Bridge to Iron Pot Lighthouse Swim since conception.
Learn MoreLake Pedder Big Swim 43.5km
List of swimmers who have completed the 43.5km Lake Pedder Big Swim since conception in 2025.
Learn MoreALDSF 15km race Kingston Beach to Constitution Dock
15km race Kingston Beach to Constitution Dock undertaken in the 1980's. Reverse swim 15km Constitution Dock to Kingston beach. All races under the Australian Long Distance Swimming Federation.
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