The Quicksilver Reef Swim Green Island is a unique event held in conjunction with the Cairns Ironman where swimmers can experience the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef in an ocean swim.
Swimmers can choose from either a 1.5km or 3km ocean swim in an around the buoys format, in the waters off Green Island.
During your swim enjoy the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, just below the surface. You will find an incredible array of colourful reef fish, turtles and a stunning variety of corals as you navigate the course.
Be sure to hang around afterwards and enjoy the white sandy beaches, emerald rainforest, and beautiful coral reefs that Green Island has to offer.
Green Island QLD, Australia
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Bec Wright
9 Jun 2022 at 5:38pmWhat a fantastic day.. this was my first time Green Islander and second ever swim in the ocean. I want to say a huge thankyou to all the organisers,the compare who did a great job( loved having my name called out) the people behind the scence and a special shout out to the life guards who for the entirety of the race made me feel safe and competent to complete the race.. Also a big shout out to all the participants and not one kick to the head… See you next year Green Island…only next time I am upping the anti and doing the 3klms