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Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim 2011

Ocean SwimThe annual Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim is set for a big splash on Sunday 4th September when competitors take on the 1.5km and 3km course in this unique Great Barrier Reef event. Now in its 6th year, this is the only ocean swim to take place from a Great Barrier Reef island.

Typically the water temperature at this time of year is 24 degrees with the air temperature around 28 degrees. The swims will take place on the leeward side of the island with each leg of the event offering a variety of conditions, from shallows to wind chop to tidal flow.

To register your interest, please contact our central reservations department by email or fill out the form below. You will receive an email shortly thereafter confirming your registration and the amount due on check in on September 4th 2011. Please note spectators can also be registered to travel at a discounted rate.

Alternatively you can call Great Adventures on (07) 4044 9944.

The Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim is a community event and supported by Cairns Crocs, Surf Life Saving Queensland, Powerade and View Tabata

Swimmers Prices:
Over 15 years $60
12 - 14 years $30

Cost Includes:

  • Registration
  • Return Green Island transfers, (Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Departs 8:30am)
  • Swim Cap
  • Goodies Bag
  • Awards Ceremony
Spectators Prices:
Adult: $53.90
Child (4-14) $26.95

Race Information:

Both the 1.5 and 3km swims are open to swimmers 12-years and up. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall for men and women.

A nipper/beginner swim will take place on a course parallel to the beach. Registration is on the day and is free of charge.

Fast catamaran transfer for competitors and spectators to Green Island is with Great Adventures departing at 8.30am from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal.

The Ocean Swim will commence on September 4th 2011 at approximately 10:30am.

Accommodation is available to stay at Green Island Resort. For enquiries please contact res@greenislandresort.com.au or call (07) 4031 3300.

Registration and Enquires

You can register on our online booking form below, or call Great Adventures on (07) 4044 9944.

Swimmer 1
First Name: *
Last Name: *
Age: (on day of swim)*
Email: *
Address:
City/Town:
State:
Postcode:
Mobile / Phone:
Swim Distance :
Swimmer 2
First Name: *
Last Name: *
Age: (on day of swim)*
Email: *
Address:
City/Town:
State:
Postcode:
Mobile / Phone:
Swim Distance :
Traveller Accompanying Swimmers

Number of people travelling with you: (spectators)

Adults

Children 4-14 years inclusive
Infants (up to 3 years)

 
Boat Transfers - Departs Reef Fleet Terminal at 8:30
Green Island to Cairns
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Once you've completed the Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim registration, you will receive an email from our reservations department confirming your registration.