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Welcome to the 40th Anniversary Lake Leschenaultia OWS
To commemorate this special event, ALL Finishers will be presented with a 40th Anniversary Towel sponsored by the Shire of Mundaring.
The event comprises four swim distances:
400m (Jump in the Lake) swim; open to swimmers from the age of 8 years and above. Swimmers aged 8 years must be accompanied by a guardian.
800m swim; open to swimmers from the age of 10 years and above.
1600m (1.6km) swim; open to swimmers from the age of 11 years and above (includes Closest to Nominated Time winners in each age category).
3200m (3.2km) swim; open to swimmers from the age of 12 years and above.
Please Note: The Lake is within a National Park and no dogs or other pets are allowed, other than registered Assistance Dogs with Certificates.
The lakeside restaurant "The Flackseed" will be open for meals on the day using local produce and, together with the neighbouring Kiosk provides a selection of coffees, light refreshments, ice creams and snacks.
Late entries on the day at the Lake will be accepted albeit, a late entry fee for all events except the 400m swim, will apply.
Payment by cash or card is available for late entries & raffle purchases on the day of the event.
Event schedule
- Sun, November 8, 2026 8:00 am - Swimmer Registration - All events
- Sun, November 8, 2026 9:00 am - Registrations, including late entries Close
- Sun, November 8, 2026 9:10 am - Race Briefing
- Sun, November 8, 2026 9:30 am - 400m, “Jump in the Lake” Swim - 9 Years
- Sun, November 8, 2026 9:50 am - 3200m (3.2km) - 12 Years
- Sun, November 8, 2026 9:55 am - 800m - 11 Years
- Sun, November 8, 2026 10:00 am - 1600m (1.6km) - 11 Years
- Sun, November 8, 2026 12:20 pm - Event Finish
- Sun, November 8, 2026 12:30 pm - Presentations & Awards
40th Lake Leschenaultia OWS
- Entries Open 30th September 2026
- Late registrations will be accepted until 9:00am on the day of the event, 8th November, 2026 at the Lake
- To stay plastic free, we will not be handing out bottled water. Water will be available so please bring your own water bottle to refill.
WOW series of Community Open Water Swims - 2026
The Lake Leschenaultia OWS is proudly hosted as part of the WOW Community Swim Open Water Swims and are designed for swimmers of all ages and abilities to experience the thrill of open water swimming in a range of settings and over a variety of distances, and to encourage participation in community events as part of a healthy lifestyle.
The Lake Swim is the only OWS fresh-water swim held in an enclosed waterway and which forms part of the MSWA WOW series of swims.
Click this link for more information about other swims in the WOW Community Swims series www.wowswims.com.au
The Lake Swim is conducted under the WOW series of Open Water Swim Local Rules.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
400m, "Jump in the Lake" swim Opening soon
(Min age 8 years)
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A$15.00Sept 30 - Nov 5
800m Opening soon
(Min age 10 years)
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A$35.00Sept 30 - Nov 5
1.6km Opening soon
(Min age 11 years)
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A$50.00Sept 30 - Nov 5
3.2km Opening soon
(Min age 12 years)
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A$55.00Sept 30 - Nov 5
Contact information
- Event contact
- Andrea Williams and Lynne Duncan
- Phone
- 0403 210 096 and 0417 997 556
- Website
- Visit website
