The Burnie Swim is a local gem on Tasmania’s northern coast, part of the Tasmanian Ocean Swim Series and packed with charm. Held at picturesque West Beach, this event gives swimmers a chance to glide through crisp blue water, with soft white sand underfoot and a supportive crowd cheering from the grassy dunes and surf club deck.

It’s the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and coastal community spirit. You’ll find everyone from seasoned open water regulars to first-time ocean dippers joining in, and they all finish with a smile (and often a snag from the surf club BBQ).

The swim course is typically calm, thanks to Burnie’s sheltered bay, and offers the kind of scenic stretch that makes you want to linger. The event has grown in reputation, but still keeps that grassroots, relaxed vibe, easygoing but well-run, friendly but rewarding.

Whether you’re road-tripping the coast, chasing series points, or just keen for a Tassie swim adventure, Burnie serves up one of those days that sticks with you. It’s proof that some of the best ocean swims in Australia fly a little under the radar, just the way the locals like it.