The Rangitoto Swim – 1 February 2025
Experience one of New Zealand’s most exhilarating open water swims at the Rangitoto Crossing
A Swim Like No Other
Imagine swimming from the iconic Rangitoto Volcano back to the stunning shores of St Heliers beach, surrounded by a thousand of your fellow adventurous swimmers. This is the Rangitoto Crossing – a rare opportunity to take on one of Auckland’s most captivating channel swims, organized by the prestigious Auckland Central Masters swim club.
Challenges Await
Whether you’re ready to tackle the full 4.6km crossing or want to build up to it with the 2.3km half distance, the Rangitoto Crossing will push you to your limits and deliver an unparalleled sense of achievement. Cheer on your friends, feed off the energy of the crowd, and experience the thrill of conquering this volcanic challenge.
A Legacy of Excellence
The Rangitoto Crossing carries on the proud tradition of one of New Zealand’s most prestigious swim events. Join us in continuing this legacy and be a part of an unforgettable open water swimming adventure that will leave you breathless and beaming with pride.
Swims on offer:
- Full Rangitoto – 4.6km
- Half Rangitoto – 2.3km
- OceanKids 100m & 200m
Don't miss the most epic swim of the season
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COURSE MAPS
RANGITOTO 4.6KM
HALF RANGI
Date | Time | Event |
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Wednesday, 29th January 2025 | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Registration series pack pick up at Swim T3 - 65 Carlton Gore Rd |
Friday, 31st January 2025 | 12:00 noon - 3:00 PM | Registration series pack pick up at St Heliers (The finish line) |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM | Rangitoto 4.6km registrations open & swim pack pick up at Downtown Ferry Terminal |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 7:45 AM | Charter ferry leaves from Downtown to Rangitoto Wharf |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 8:45 AM | Half Rangi 2.3km registrations open at St Heliers Beach (The finish line) |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 8:45 AM | Rangitoto 4.6km compulsory safety briefing |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 9:00 AM | START - Rangitoto 4.6km event |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 9:50 AM | Half Rangi 2.3km compulsory safety briefing at St Heliers (The finish line) |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 10:00 AM | START - Half Rangi 2.3km |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 10:00 AM | OceanKids registrations open & swim pack pick up |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 10:08 AM | High tide |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 11:00 AM | START - OceanKids 100m and 200m |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 11:30 AM | Rangitoto 4.6km course cutoff at 2hrs 30min |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 11:50 AM | Half Rangitoto 2.3km course cutoff at 1hr 30min |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 12:00 PM | Prize-giving for Rangitoto 4.6km |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 1:30 PM | Lunch and celebrations with the crew - All welcome at Morton's |
Event | Age | Super Earlybird Price (16 June - 13 July) |
Earlybird Price (14 July - 10 Aug) |
Standard Price (11 Aug - 25 Jan) |
Late Entries (26 Jan - 31 Jan) |
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Full Rangitoto 4.6km | 12 yrs + | $119 | $129 | $134 | $144 |
Half Rangitoto 2.3km | 10 yrs + | $75 | $85 | $90 | $100 |
Event Day & General Info
Free with your Swim Entry
- Silicon swimming cap (you wear on event day)
- Branded finish line photo (digital sharing quality)
- Electronic timing device
- Water and a banana to refuel post event
- Trained lifeguards to watch over you while you swim and advanced medical personnel on site
- Bag transfer
Mark your calendars, our Individual ticket prices will be getting a little shake-up and does not include the Multi Passes. We’re talking about new rates that reflect the amazing experiences we offer! So, make sure you beat the price rises.
Here’s the breakdown:
Age Limits
4.6km Full Rangitoto – 12 years and above
2.3km Half Rangi – 10 years and above
100 and 200m OceanKids – 7 to 12 years old
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 cannot 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!
Bag transfer & bag drop
Bag Transfer
4.6km swimmers – We will transfer a small gear bag from Rangitoto to the finish line in at St Helier's Beach for you. Please label your bags. The bag drop will close just before the compulsory safety briefing to make sure we get your bags back before you!
Bag Storage Area
All other swimmers, there will be a designated bag drop area for you at the main event site at St Helier's Beach. Please note that this is an all-care, no responsibility service so please don’t pack valuables.
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.
2025 Harlequins Zonal Secondary School Open Water Swimming Championships
The Rangitoto Swim is proud to host the 2025 Harlequins Zonal Secondary School Open Water Swimming Championships. All swimmers enrolled in a Secondary School (Year 9-13) within the Harlequins Zone on the date of this event can opt to compete in these Championships by selecting their school in the entry form. Championship swim distances include the 4.6km & 2.3km. Swimmers will be eligible for both Secondary School and Banana Boat Ocean Swim Series prizes and medals. Entries close TBC
For more information visit the Swimming New Zealand website.
2025 Harlequins ZSSOWS – Event Information Booklet coming soon
Enter by hitting the big yellow button top right!