Derwent River Big Swim
(Australian Long Distance Swimming Federation)
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Derwent Big River Swim
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
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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New Norfolk Bridge to Opossum Bay
A 49.12 km 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
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
A 14 km 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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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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Cliff to Bridge
Looking for a 15km swimming challenge? Join our Cliff to Bridge open water event on the beautiful Derwent River, Tasmania.
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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 - 2024
List of swimmers whom have completed the 34km Derwent River Big Swim since conception.
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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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