Swim Thru Rotto

Swim Thru Rotto Conducted in the crystal clear waters of Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth, Western Australia. Held annually since 1977, on the first Saturday of December.

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1 DAY TO GO! The Swim Thru Rotto is almost here!!Online registration closes TODAY Friday 5 December! We are almost at ca...
05/12/2025

1 DAY TO GO! The Swim Thru Rotto is almost here!!

Online registration closes TODAY Friday 5 December! We are almost at capacity so register now so you don’t miss out!

Swim Thru Rottnest
Saturday 6 December
Kingston Barracks Army Jetty
EVENT TIMES!

10:00am – Registration opens
11:15am – Registration closes
11:20am – Briefing commences
11:45am – 500m Swim
12:00pm – 1600m Swim
1:00pm – Presentations

Make sure to tag us Swim Thru Rotto to share your swim with us!

Swim Thru Rotto The Cottesloe Crabs

04/12/2025

We love the new look towels for all of our amazing prize winners!

The current race record is held by Jack Wilson’s who finished the 1600m swim in less than 16 minutes and 44.5 seconds in 2022.

Reckon you could beat that?

Register now at www.swimthrurotto.com

500m or 1600m - which one are you choosing?



2 DAYS TO GO! The weather is looking fantastic for the 2025 Swim Thru Rottnest! Haven’t registered yet? Online registrat...
04/12/2025

2 DAYS TO GO! The weather is looking fantastic for the 2025 Swim Thru Rottnest!

Haven’t registered yet? Online registration closes 10:00am Friday 5 December 2025 at swimthrurotto.com

Ferry discount codes available on the website.

Your swim times will be available live throughout the event on www.blueChipTiming.com.au

Monday 1 December - Friday 5 December
$40 – Under 18 years old
$50 – 18 years and older

Online registration closes 10:00am Friday 5 December 2025 (the day before the event).

All entry fees are non-refundable.

ENTRY ON THE DAY – THIS IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

If we reach the event capacity we will be closing registrations!

Saturday 6 December
$50 - cash or EFTPOS available.
You will still be eligible for prizes.

Swim Thru Rotto The Cottesloe Crabs

3 DAYS TO GO! It’s beginning to feel a lot like the Swim Thru Rottnest!!Make sure you’ve read all event rules, informati...
03/12/2025

3 DAYS TO GO! It’s beginning to feel a lot like the Swim Thru Rottnest!!

Make sure you’ve read all event rules, information are familiar with the course map to make sure you have a smooth swim on the day!

Swimming caps and timing bands will be issued at registration and must be worn.
All buoys must be kept on your left hand side.
All swimwear must be FINA compliant.

Go to www.swimthrurotto.com for more information.

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Register now at swimthrurotto.com
Ferry discount codes available on the website.

ENTRY FEES

Monday 1 December – Friday 5 December
$40 – Under 18 years old
$50 – 18 years and older

Online registration closes 10:00am Friday 5 December 2025 (the day before the event).

All entry fees are non-refundable.

ENTRY ON THE DAY is subject to availability. Entries are filling up and if we reach capacity prior to Saturday we will be closing registrations!

Saturday 6 December (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
$50 - cash or EFTPOS available.
You will still be eligible for prizes

Swim Thru Rotto The Cottesloe Crabs

4 DAYS TO GO! Will we see you at this years Swim Thru Rotto? Saturday 6 December 2025Kingston Barracks Army Jetty, Rottn...
02/12/2025

4 DAYS TO GO!

Will we see you at this years Swim Thru Rotto?

Saturday 6 December 2025
Kingston Barracks Army Jetty, Rottnest Island

Register now at swimthrurotto.com

IMPORTANT EVENT TIMES

10:00am – Registration opens
11:15pm – Registration closes
11:20am – Briefing commences
11:45am – 500m Swim
12:00pm – 1600m Swim
1:00pm – Presentations

ENTRY FEES

Monday 1 December - Friday 5 December
$40 – Under 18 years old
$50 – 18 years and older

Online registration closes 10:00am Friday 5 December 2025 (the day before the event).

All entry fees are non-refundable.

ENTRY ON THE DAY - SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY / CAPACITY

Saturday 6 December 2025
$50 - cash or EFTPOS available.
You will still be eligible for prizes.

Swim Thru Rotto The Cottesloe Crabs

5 DAYS TO GO! That’s right, this Saturday 6 December is the 2025 Swim Thru Rottnest!🏊 Start your summer the right way wi...
30/11/2025

5 DAYS TO GO! That’s right, this Saturday 6 December is the 2025 Swim Thru Rottnest!

🏊 Start your summer the right way with a 500m or 1600m swim in the crystal clear protected waters of Rottnest Island.

Register now www.swimthrurotto.com

Ferry discount codes available on the website.

Great prizes on offer!

ENTRY FEES

Monday 1 December - Friday 5 December
$40 – Under 18 years old
$50 – 18 years and older

Online registration closes 10:00am Friday 5 December 2025 (the day before the event).

All entry fees are non-refundable.

ENTRY ON THE DAY

Saturday 6 December 2025
$50 - cash or EFTPOS available.
You will still be eligible for prizes.

Swim Thru Rotto The Cottesloe Crabs

LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO GO! Grab your goggles and register for the 500m or 1600m swim in the 48th Annual Swim Thru Rottne...
24/11/2025

LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO GO!

Grab your goggles and register for the 500m or 1600m swim in the 48th Annual Swim Thru Rottnest on Saturday 6 December 2025.

This fun community event made for all swimming levels so bring the whole family for a great day out on Rottnest Island.

Register at swimthrurotto.com
Ferry discount codes available on the website.

ENTRY FEES

Until Sunday 31 November
$35 – Under 18 years old
$45 – 18 years and older

Monday 1 December - Friday 5 December
$40 – Under 18 years old
$50 – 18 years and older

Online registration closes 10:00am Friday 5 December 2025

Entry on the Day (Saturday 6 December 2025)

Late registrations will also be accepted on the day for $50, cash or EFTPOS available. You will still be eligible for race prizes.

RULES & INFORMATION

Swimming caps and timing bands will be issued at registration and must be worn.
All buoys must be kept on your left hand side.
All swimwear must be FINA compliant.

See website for full details.

Swim Thru Rotto The Cottesloe Crabs

We can’t wait to see you on Saturday 6 December 2025 for the Swim Thru Rottnest!SEE IMPORTANT EVENT TIMES BELOW! You mus...
20/11/2025

We can’t wait to see you on Saturday 6 December 2025 for the Swim Thru Rottnest!

SEE IMPORTANT EVENT TIMES BELOW! You must register and collect your swimming cap and band by 11:15am sharp!

Haven't registered yet? Choose from a cruisy 500m or go for the full 1600m swim!

Register now at swimthrurotto.com

RACE START TIMES

10:00am – Registration opens
Collect any pre-ordered merchandise when you check-in.

11:15am – Registration closes

11:20am – RIA Address and Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony

11:30am – Swim briefing commences
All swimmers must be on the beach near the start line to allow the briefing to commence on time.

11:45am – 500m Swim
500m Swim will start all at once.
Starting waves may be used depending on the number of entries.

12:00pm – 1600m Swim
Colour coded caps issued at Registration will determine your starting position.
Swimmers will start in 3 minute interval waves and only one colour swim cap will be allowed in the water at any one time.

1:00pm – Presentations - presentations are eld at the Race Area immediately after the event to allow plenty of time for those catching afternoon ferries.

Please join us to help celebrate all our swimmers and wrap-up another fantastic event!

ENTRY FEES

Until Sunday 31 November
$35 – Under 18 years old
$45 – 18 years and older

Monday 1 December - Friday 5 December
$40 – Under 18 years old
$50 – 18 years and older

Online registration closes 10:00am Friday 5 December 2025

Entry on the Day (Saturday 7 December)
Late registrations will also be accepted on the day for $50, cash or EFTPOS available. You will still be eligible for race prizes.

RULES & INFORMATION

Swimming caps and timing bands will be issued at registration and must be worn.
All buoys must be kept on your left hand side.
All swimwear must be FINA compliant.

See website for full details.

Swim Thru Rotto The Cottesloe Crabs

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Rottnest Island
Perth, WA

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