South32 Rottnest Channel Swim

Highly regarded worldwide and one of Western Australia’s iconic events, the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7 kilometre open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island.

Whether competing as a solo, duo or team, the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim is a ‘team’ event with all swimmers surrounded by a support network of paddlers, boat skippers and crew.

This annual event is held in February each year and is one of Rottnest Island’s biggest days.

The first swimmers are expected to arrive at the Island at around 10am, so spectators are advised to be on the Island by 9.30am. There will be sponsor activities happening all day and the event will finish at 5pm.