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Fri, 26 Dec 2025

Point Leo Beach, Point Leo VIC

Ocean Swim

400m, 1.2km & 2.5km

Great Victorian Swim Series

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Last held on Fri, 26 Dec 2025

Point Leo Swim Classic

Point Leo SLSC

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Fri, 26 Dec 2025

Point Leo Beach, Point Leo VIC

Ocean Swim

400m, 1.2km & 2.5km

Around The Buoys

Why this event?

Enjoy a laid back atmposhere to kick off Boxing Day

The Point Leo Swim Classic has been running for over 30 years and is the first event of the season in the Great Victorian Swim Series.

Held on Boxing Day, at Point Leo Beach, Point Leo, Victoria, this event is a great opportunity to work off the Christmas feast and enjoy a day at the beach with the family.

This ocean swim offers three different swim distances; 400m for 8 years and over, 1.2km for 12 years and over and 2.5km for 12 years and over.

The sandy beach location provides a gorgeous backdrop with a laid-back atmosphere to enjoy the event in the middle of the Australian summer.

For those wanting to stay out of the water, but eager to get amongst the action, there is also a 4km beach run on offer.

On the day

What's on offer

400m Ocean Swim

Nipper and Novice Ocean Swim

8 years

This event is a great starting point for those new to open water and are wanting to build up their experience before tackling the 1.2km swim.

1.2km Ocean Swim

12 years

The ocean swim course is a simple circuit out and around the buoys and back. There will be one leg on the swim that is up to 600m long, depending on the condition on the day.

2.5km Ocean Swim

12 years

This swim takes place on the same course as the 1.2km Point Leo Swim Classic, with swimmers completing two laps of the course to finish the race. This event does have a cut off time of 1.5 hours which will be enforced. Any swimmers who have not completed the swim in 1.5 hours will be pulled from the water. This course is a great warm up for the main event of the day, the 1.2km Point Leo Swim Classic.

4km

Paton Estate Agents 4km Beach Run

11 years

The Paton Estate Agents 4km Beach Run will see participants start at Point Leo SLSC Clubhouse before heading towards Crunchy Point where participants will turn around to come back past the clubhouse and head up to Honeysuckle Point, where they will turn around and repeat the course once more before finishing in front of the clubhouse.

Make this summer count – join the GVSS!

Join the fun, friendly statewide challenge linking this swim and 9 other iconic Victorian swims and go in the draw for amazing prizes, including a Swim the Whitsundays tour, the new 2026 Pier to Pine Norfolk Island escape, and post-event giveaways all season. Plus, the first merch range of the new era has landed! Sign Up Today

Prepare for this event

Have A Go: 1km Training Program
Whether you’re coming back after a long break or you’re completely new to swimming, we’ll help you prepare for your 1km swim. Learn more

Up The Ante: 2km Training Program
Step up in distance with this training program designed to build you up & guide you all the way to the finish. Learn more

Learn online with the OceanFit Academy or join a hands-on ocean clinic to improve your surf and open water skills.

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Getting there & around

Parking is available in the Point Leo Surf Lifesaving Club car park or in the Point Leo Reserve for $4 per car

Point Leo Beach

Point Leo VIC, Australia

While you're there

Besides the beach, Point Leo is all about soaking up the natural surroundings, so if you’re after something more bustling, take a short drive to Red Hill. Known for its charming wineries and scenic spots, Red Hill is perfect for a relaxed day trip.

For a bite closer to the beach, head to Merricks General Wine Store, where you can enjoy a cozy meal featuring local produce. Alternatively, head over to the Point Leo Estate for something special, with incredible coastal views and fine dining options.