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Bean Rock Swim
Full Bean
Distance: 3.2km Start Location: Mission Bay Beach
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Banana Boat Bean Rock Swim – 10 February 2024
Swim around NZ’s most unique lighthouse!
After being on our calendar for the first time in 2021, the Interislander Bean Rock Swim is back (of course!) and for 2024 we are bringing back the Amphibian to the programme!
The Interislander Bean Rock Swim is shaping up to be an amazing day of ocean swimming, running along the waterfront, music, food, activities and hopefully that spectacular Auckland sunshine!
This is your chance to swim from the lively beachfront of Mission Bay out and around the largest navigational marker in the Waitemata Harbour – the Bean Rock Lighthouse. Did you know Bean Rock is the only remaining wooden cottage-style lighthouse in New Zealand and only one of a very few in the world? It’s a must swim event!
Plus in keeping with our ‘bean’ theme, the crew of Interislander will be there to replenish your energy levels with jelly beans!
Swims on offer:
- Full Bean – 3.2km
- Half Bean – 1600m
- Quarter Bean – 800m
- AmphiBean – Swim 500m/Run 3km/Swim 350m
- Banana Boat OceanKids 100m and 200m (7–12 years)
Key Event Information
Course Maps
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Bean Rock Swim
Half Bean
Distance: 1600m Start Location: Mission Bay Beach
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Bean Rock Swim
Quarter Bean
Distance: 800m Start Location: Mission Bay Beach Get your free swim program
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Bean Rock Swim
Amphibian Swim/Run/Swim
Distance: 500m Swim/3km Run/350m Swim Start Location: Get your free swim program
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Bean Rock Swim
Banana Boat OceanKids
Distance: 100m & 200m Start Location: Mission Bay Beach
Pricing & Benefits
Start Times & Event Timetable
Event Day General Info
Event location
The event headquarters is located at Mission Bay Beach in Auckland.
Cut-off times
For safety reasons and to ensure the day runs to schedule, our swims have a cut-off time. The times vary for each swim distance.
Full Bean 3.2km- 2hrs
Half Bean 1600m- 1hr
Quarter Bean 800m- 30mins
Amphibian Swim/Run/Swim:
Banana Boat OceanKids 100m- 5mins, Banana Boat OceanKids 200m- 10mins
Age limits
Full Bean 3.2km- 12 years and above
Half Bean 1600m- 10 years and above
Quarter Bean 800m- 8 years and above
Amphibian Swim/Run/Swim: 12 years and above
Banana Boat OceanKids 100m & 200m 7-12 year olds
Swim caps & start groups
As part of your swim pack you will receive a silicon swim cap. Each start group has a different coloured cap. Start groups are determined by the speed group you selected in the entry form. If you have swum with us already this season please bring your cap to minimise the number of caps you collect and reduce our environmental footprint.
The start groups are calculated by our operations team and are organised by speed groups & entry numbers. These can vary from event to event, unless you are a Multi Event pass swimmer, and we are reluctant to change these as it can affect results.
Speed 1 & 2 – Fastest swimmers
Mid 1 & 2 – Competitive but like a little bit more space on the start line
Comp 1 & 2 – Out there to challenge yourself and swim with friends and family
Results
Live results will be available as soon as you have crossed the finish line. If you can not see your result or think there is an error please come and see the team in registration as soon as possible and definitely BEFORE prizegiving. You can find the results here.
Post event nutrition
Once you have crossed the finish line one of our awesome crew will be there to meet you with water and a Banana.
BYO drink bottle
As part of our goal to have a greener footprint, we will no longer be offering drinking cups so please remember to bring your own drink bottle. Thanks to the awesome team at the hydration station, you can fill your bottle with water. Look out for our water station and stay hydrated!
Welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland
Welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is an urban oasis. It’s where sparkling waters and lush landscapes meet city sophistication.
World-class shopping and phenomenal dining are never too far from harbours, islands, native bush and black-sand beaches. Go sky diving or whale watching, hike an ancient volcanic cone, sip local award-winning wine, or star gaze from the International Dark Sky Sanctuary of Great Barrier Island.
A multicultural city bursting with life, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland offers a host of rich cultural, creative and sporting events, festivals and theatre productions
1. Shop up a storm
Spend time exploring the shopping precincts, offering a world-class collection of boutique and designer stores, alongside art, electronics, jewellery, homewares, and high street fashion.
2. Please your palate
Auckland’s thriving food scene incudes an abundance of seafood, fresh produce and distinctive wines. Delight your culinary senses at an uber-cool eatery or head to a lively night market.
3. Hit the beach
You’re never far from the sea, whether it’s the black-sand surf beaches on the wild west coast or urban beaches close to the city centre.
4. Discover island time
Auckland’s magnificent Hauraki Gulf has over 50 beautiful islands, most are just a short ferry ride from the city centre, including Waiheke Island.
5. Dine by the sea
Dine overlooking the water at Viaduct Harbour or Wynyard Quarter, or pop over the Harbour Bridge to Takapuna for a laidback lunch by the beach.
6. Get out on the water
Experience Auckland’s sparkling harbours by sea kayak, join a dinner cruise or take a spin on a high-speed jet boat.
7. Bottle your taste buds with Auckland’s wineries
Spend a few hours – or a few days – exploring Auckland’s wine regions, where every glass is matched with beautiful scenery.
For more great things to see and do in Auckland, head to aucklandnz.com/visit
Safety
All Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim Series events are patrolled by trained lifeguards and first aid qualified personnel who are present to assist you at all times.
So that the events are safe and enjoyable for all swimmers, there are some rules for the event. Find out more here.
Bag Storage
An area designated to store your gear bag will be available for all event participants. This will be situated at the main event site on Mission Bay. You will need to bring your own small gear bag. Please note, our bag storage service is an ‘all care, no responsibility’ service, so please do not pack valuable items.
Parking
There is plenty of parking around the event site within walking distance. Please take care to check time limits and any other parking restrictions.
