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2026 Busselton Jetty Swim

Name: 2026 Busselton Jetty Swim
Start: 2026-02-07
End: 2026-02-08
Location: Busselton, Western Australia

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Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

calendar_today 07 Feb, 2026 – 08 Feb, 2026

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About the Event

Dive into an iconic Western Australian ocean tradition at the 2026 Busselton Jetty Swim on February 7 & 8, 2026, a world-renowned two-day festival featuring a ballot-entry 3.6km solo swim around the Southern Hemisphere's longest timber-piled jetty on Sunday. Saturday's events include the accessible Simon’s 500m Shortcut, a 220m Kids Swim, and creative Team Swims, while Sunday also offers the unique One Mile Swim to Shore (1.6km) starting from the jetty’s end. Established in 1996 with just 80 swimmers, this beloved event now attracts over 5,500 participants aged 8 to 89, set against the pristine backdrop of Geographe Bay.

Ballot registration for the signature solo and one-mile swims opens in October 2025, with general team and shorter distance entries following in mid-October. Whether you're competing in the epic 3.6km challenge, joining a themed team, or enjoying the free Sunset Concert on Saturday, the Busselton Jetty Swim is a celebration of community, ocean swimming, and the stunning natural beauty of WA's Southwest.

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Busselton Jetty Kids Swim

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — 220meters

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Simon’s 500m Shortcut Swim

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — 0.5K

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One Mile Swim to Shore

Feb 08, 2026

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Distance — 1mile

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Solo 3.6km

Feb 08, 2026

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Distance — 3.6K

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About Busselton

Busselton is a city of 28,000 people (2018) on Geographe Bay in the South West region of Western Australia. It is famous for its 2-km-long heritage jetty, which has been restored for tourism, and is also famous for its beaches and fishing. Busselton was voted Western Australia's top tourist town in 1995, 1996, and 2005. It is visited by cruise ships 8-12+ times a year.