All registrations and payments for the open water events are made on the official website, until 5 pm on 24 January. Entries can be made at the registration tent on the day, only if maximum entry numbers are not reached prior to race day. Mail and telephone entries are not accepted

Participants entering on the day should allow sufficient time, in case of delays. Payment on the day can be made by cash only. Sorry – no cheques or credit cards

Adults – 1400m or 5km swims

Website entry $45 per person

On-the-day entry $50 per person (Cash only)

Juniors – 1400m or 5km swims (12-17 years old on Australia Day)

Website entry $30 per person

On-the-day entry $35 per person (Cash only)

Combined entry – Both 1400m and 5km swims – website only

Adults $80

Juniors $50

Entries cannot be cancelled or transferred to another person

Spectators have free entry to the Middle Brighton Pier and the surrounding plaza and walkways