Welcome to the 20th
Port to Park Open Water Swim
Saturday 6 February 2027
The Port to Park Open Water Swim is run by the South Melbourne Life Saving Club.
2027 marks the 20th year since the Port to Park Open Water Swim began. Since then, we have increased the number of swims, built a new Clubhouse and listened to feedback on the start and finish, which are now located in front of the Club, creating a fabulous atmosphere for all involved.
Registration: To collect your cap, timing band, tee (if purchased)
You cannot start the event unless you have collected your cap and timing band.
Bag Drop: is at the South Melbourne Life Saving Club, where you can leave your bag while you swim.
Pre entry registrations will be open until Wednesday 27 January 2027.
Entry on the day will be available onsite from 7.00am.
The events on offer are:
Swims
250m Kids Splash - 7 to 12 years old
500m Dash & Family Friendly - 10 years through 70+ - The Family can all swim together! (Up to 4)
1.1km Swim - All age groups from 12 years through to 70+
2.2km Swim - Female and Male categories only
All kids who finish the Kids Splash will receive a medal.
Price - Pre entry
$35 - 250m Splash
$40 - 500m Dash
$110 - 500 Family Friendly - up to 4 members of the same Family
$45 - 1.1km Swim
$55 - 2.2km Swim
$90 for both 1.1km & 2.2km
$75 for both 500m Dash & 1.1km
$40 for a Port to Park tee
On the day
$45 - 250m Splash
$50 - 500m Dash
$135 - 500 Family Friendly - up to 4 members of the same Family
$60 - 1.1km Swim
$65 - 2.2km Swim
$100 for both 1.1km & 2.2km
$85 for both 500m Dash & 1.1km
$50 for a Port to park tee (it will be posted to you).
Registration
Registration will open at 7.00am
On the day registration closing times:
Registration closes at 8.00am for the 250m and 500m Swims
Registration closes at 8.30am for the 1.1km Swim
Registration closes at 10.00am for the 2.2km Swim
All participants who have not collected their cap/timing band will not be able to swim.
Swim Times
500m Dash & Family Friendly - 8.30am
250m Kids Splash - 8.45am
1.1km Swim - From 9.00am
2.2km Swim - From 10.30am
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
1.1km Swim
-
Register for 1.1km SwimA$45.00Oct 1 - Jan 28
2.2km Swim
-
Register for 2.2km SwimA$55.00Oct 1 - Jan 28
Both 1.1km & 2.2km Swims
-
Register for Both 1.1km & 2.2km SwimsA$80.00Oct 1 - Jan 28
250 Meter Kids Splash
-
Register for 250 Meter Kids SplashA$35.00Oct 1 - Jan 28
500 Meter Dash
-
Register for 500 Meter DashA$40.00Oct 1 - Jan 28
500 Meter Family Friendly
For this event we are offering the option for a family to swim together. This can include eg: 1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children. All registrations for the family must be completed in one transaction. The Family Friendly option is only available for the 500M Dash.
-
Register for 500 Meter Family FriendlyA$110.00Oct 1 - Jan 28
Both 500m Dash & 1.1km Swims
-
Register for Both 500m Dash & 1.1km SwimsA$75.00Oct 1 - Jan 28
Getting to South Melbourne Beach
Driving - Limited metered parking is available on Beaconsfield Parade.
The #1 tram (South Melbourne Beach) is an option for those who do not wish to drive and the tram stop is approx 200m from the registration point.
View the Course
The Port to Park Swim now has a start and finish at the Clubhouse.
To view each of the courses, please see the below:
250m Course
500m Course
1.1km Course
2.2km Course
Contact information
- Event contact
- Port to Park Open Water Swim
- Phone
- 0407 128 303
- Website
- Visit website
