The Brooke Street Pier 1200 is Hobart’s signature city swim, a 1.2km harbour dash that blends urban buzz with waterfront beauty. Set against a backdrop of the historic Brooke Street Pier, the bustling Hobart waterfront, and the towering silhouette of kunanyi / Mount Wellington, this event captures the very best of Tasmania’s capital in one unforgettable swim.

The course takes swimmers across calm harbour waters, offering surprisingly smooth conditions and a unique vantage point of the city from the waterline. You’ll start near the ferry terminal, with its blend of history and modern design, and finish in front of cheering crowds just steps from Salamanca Place, one of Hobart’s most vibrant hubs for food, art, and summer festivities.

With a mix of elite swimmers, enthusiastic locals, and first-time dippers, the vibe is welcoming and electric. It’s fast, fun, and scenic, with that special buzz that only a city swim can bring. Whether you’re chasing a PB, testing your open water confidence, or just keen to be part of something memorable, the Brooke Street Pier 1200 hits the sweet spot, a perfect blend of challenge, celebration, and coastal cool.

Add it to your summer swim calendar, you won’t regret it.