The Australian Unity Great Australia Day Swim is a 1.4 km and 4 km Open Water Swim event on Australia Day, January 26, 2011. The course is from the Middle Brighton Pier, around the Royal Brighton Yacht Club marina and breakwater, finishing on the beach beside the iconic Middle Brighton Baths.

The Pier, Breakwater and the walkways surrounding the Baths provide an unrivaled spectator viewing area. Music and food stalls will be provided on the lawns adjoining the Pier and Baths.

The Open Water swim will comprise Male and Female age groups and Open events.

Entrants will receive a Gear Bag containing a Powerade drink and fruit, and a color-coded swim cap. Entrants will also receive a raffle ticket for a travel and accommodation package to Club Med, Bali, and secondary prizes (total value $7,000) plus additional gifts and random draw prizes and a voucher for BBQ food

The first 1,000 entrants will also receive a Peaked Sports Cap and a Tommy Hilfiger T Shirt.

4 km Swim Course

4 km Swim Course