The Rangitoto Swim
Full Rangitoto
Distance: 4.6km Start Location: Rangitoto islandENTER NOW
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The Rangitoto Swim – 26 November 2023
The volcanic-centrepiece of the Hauraki Gulf sets the start line for one of the most unique swims in our season.
Take a Fullers360 ferry of to the Rangitoto Volcano where you, your best swimmer mates and a thousand others, will tackle the 4.6km journey back to the beautiful sandy shores at St Heliers beach to the MASSIVE round of cheers & support by the guys and girls who know what you have just achieved!
Started by one of NZ’s most prestigious swim clubs – Auckland Central Masters – it is our pleasure to continue their legacy and bring you the HYPER-RARE opportunity to swim one of Auckland’s (and New Zealand’s!) amazing channel crossing swims.
But of course, there is still plenty on offer for those not quite ready for the “big one” just yet. Have a go at a the half Rangitoto and build your way up to the Full Rangitoto next year!
Swims on offer:
- Full Rangitoto – 4.6km
- Half Rangitoto – 2.3km
Key Event Information
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The Rangitoto Swim
Half Rangitoto
Distance: 2.3km Start Location: St Helliers BeachENTER NOW
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Pricing & Benefits
Start Times & Event Timetable
Event Day General Info
Event location
The event headquarters are located at St Heliers Bay Beach
Safety
All Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim Series events are patrolled by trained lifeguards and first aid qualified personnel who are present to assist you at all times.
So that the events are safe and enjoyable for all swimmers, there are some rules for the event. Find out more here.
Bag Transfer & Storage
Bag Transfer
We will transfer your bags back from Rangitoto Island for you to the main event site on St Heliers Beach. Please bring only what you need and label your bag clearly. Rangitoto Island is a predator free zone administered by DOC. Ensure that your clothes/luggage is free of pests before you embark.
Bag storage area
All other swimmers, there will be a designated bag drop area for you on the main event site on St Heliers Bay Beach. Please note that this is an all-care, no responsibility service so please don’t pack valuables.
Transport & Parking
Full Rangitoto Swim
The ferries will leave from the Downtown terminal in Auckland CBD at 5am. No public ferries operate in time for you to get to the start line.
We recommend you either get a supporter to drop you at the Downtown Ferry Terminal (there will be a designated drop off zone) and meet you at the finish line in St Heliers Bay Beach or park in Downtown Auckland and bus, carpool or Uber back to your car in the city. There will not be public buses early enough to take you to Auckland City in time for the 5am Ferry
Check out parking options HERE
Check out Auckland Public Transport HERE
