2026-12-12 — Bean Rock — Auckland
Event information
Bean Rock — Mission Bay, Auckland
Saturday 12 December 2026. Join a day of harbour swimming at Mission Bay, with distances for different stages of your swimming journey.
There is a place in the Ocean Swim community for a wide range of swimmers: first-timers building confidence, people returning to the water and experienced swimmers looking for a challenge. Choose a distance you can comfortably prepare for, swim at your own pace and follow the event briefing, age requirements and course cut-offs.
Full Bean — 3.4 km
A memorable harbour challenge around the iconic Bean Rock lighthouse and back to Mission Bay. A good choice for swimmers who have prepared for a sustained open-water swim and want to experience one of Auckland's distinctive courses.
Half Bean — 1.7 km
A rewarding middle distance for swimmers progressing beyond shorter events or looking for an achievable personal challenge. Enjoy the Mission Bay setting with less distance than the Full Bean.
Quarter Bean — 800 m
A shorter option for building open-water confidence or joining the event without taking on a long swim. Suitable for swimmers aged 8 and over who can manage the distance. Children aged 8–11 must use a swim tow float; bring your own or add one during registration.
OceanKids — 100 m and 200 m
Free community swims for children aged 5–12, focused on participation, fun and growing confidence. Choose the shorter swim for a gentle introduction or the longer option when your child is ready. Children still need a completed entry form and parent or guardian consent.
Swim your way
Want extra support? Our Assisted Swim category welcomes fins, paddles and other swim aids. Declare the equipment you intend to use on your entry form so the team can place you correctly. Assisted participation is about confidence, inclusion and enjoying the swim; it does not qualify for competitive points or medals. Wetsuit choice is recorded separately.
How to enter
Every swim participant must complete the swimmer entry form, answer the event questions and complete the required waiver or guardian consent before payment. Each family member needs their own swimmer details and consent. You can add more swimmers and swims to one booking. Optional tow floats can be selected during entry. Event entries have no shipping charge.
Complete your entry
Choose an option below to open the entry form with that swim selected. Complete swimmer details and the required waiver, then review your booking before secure payment.
