Nelson region’s most beloved summer swim events. With 1.3km and 2km course options, it’s designed to be accessible, inclusive, and full of that feel-good holiday spirit, drawing in locals, holidaymakers, and visiting swimmers year after year.

The course offers the best of open water swimming in a safe, sheltered bay, where swimmers glide across clear, warm water with views to the hills and the buzz of beach life all around. It’s the kind of event where first-timers and seasoned swimmers share the same course, and where finishing is as much about celebration as it is about competition.

Backed by the friendly and experienced crew at the Nelson Triathlon & Multisport Club, the Eyebright Mile is known for its smooth logistics, friendly marshals, and relaxed Kiwi atmosphere. The beach is buzzing with support crews, families, and spectators, making it just as much fun onshore as in the water.

Whether you’re chasing a time, soaking up the sunshine, or simply there for the experience, the Eyebright Mile is a warm-water winner that captures everything we love about a classic Kiwi summer swim, sun, sand, smiles, and a great community vibe.