Swim the harbour

Swim across the harbour: Join 1400 swimmers on 13 November to cross the Auckland harbour over a 2.8km swim.

From City Scene, published on 2 November, 2008

Get involved in the largest ocean swimming event in the country when it returns to Auckland's harbour for another year and be able to say, "I swam across the harbour".

First held in 2004, the opening race in the Sovereign NZ Ocean Swim series now attracts 1400 swimmers and halts all marine traffic in New Zealand's largest city.

You can still register to take part until 13 November, so stay active, stop ocean traffic, and be part of this unique 2.8km swim. Or head down to the Viaduct Harbour to cheer on those taking part.

Auckland City Council is sponsoring a cup for the family who swims the fastest time. So get your family together and be in to win the inaugural Auckland City Cup and a family pass to the Heineken Open Men's Tennis Tournament in January 2009. Go to Sovereign NZ Ocean Swim series for more information and to register.

Key information

Sovereign Harbour Crossing, Auckland
Sunday, 16 November
Race starts 9.35am
Quinton Park, Bayswater to Viaduct Harbour, Auckland