Looking for something different to do this weekend? This Saturday morning offers a unique spectacle to take in in the Wynyard Quarter with your morning coffee (or a mimosa!).
The Event Crew Limited, the team behind the Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim Series, are bringing one of their popular ocean swimming events to Auckland Harbour this weekend, creating another bucket-list-worthy event in a spectacular setting!
Signups for participation in the event is now closed, but there’s plenty of places listed below where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the fun!
The Harbour Crossing is a world-renowned bucket list event that attracts participants from all over the globe. This unique and exhilarating swim across the Auckland Harbour, finishing in the bustling Viaduct, is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle to behold. This is a morning of amazing feats that you don't want to miss.
Come on down to the Viaduct and watch the intrepid swimmers create a lasting memory and cross an extraordinary feat off their bucket list!
The Harbour Crossing, a 3.2km swimming event, takes place at 7.45am and the 1.3km Harbour Cruise event around the Viaduct Basin takes place at 8.30am.
Missed out on participating? Join in with the after party and prize giving, happening at 10am and join in with the all-welcome celebrations in Good George on North Wharf for lunch.
Flat fee of $7 per day on weekends at Fanshawe Street carpark. Find out more.
Kids ride free on public transport on weekends and public holidays. Find out more.