Rottnest Island Swim Holiday
Experience Wadjemup/ Rottnest Island the swimming women way; friendship, relaxation, laughter, great food, and swimming in the breathtaking waters of this island paradise.
Renowned for its natural beauty and active outdoor lifestyle, Wadjemup / Rottnest Island is equally well known for what it doesn’t have - traffic. With few cars permitted on the island, there is a unique kind of tranquility as you explore everything the island has to offer.
We have secured accommodation exclusively for our holidays. Finding a place to stay at Rottnest is very difficult to get, so we are super excited to be able to share this with you.
Immerse
Stunning ocean swims in pristine turquoise waters.Food
Breakfast each day, 3 dinners and 3 lunches included. Enjoy long table feasts and ocean side picnics.stay
4 nights in Rottnest Islands self contained chalets. South Thompson (Nov) or Fays Bay (Oct).learn
We will assess your stroke at the start of the holiday and give you specfic key points to work on, incorporating technique and drills in incredible locations.Relax
Soak up the islands natural beauty, pause, breathe and be still. We will take time to stretch, and provide space for free time.swim
No swim is the same, featuring long beach swims, exploring the stunning natural reefs and swim thru’s from bay to bay.Oct Trip
* 27 Oct - 31 Oct 2024* Accommodation at Fays Bay
* Twin share $1825/person
* Single Room $2165
*Houses with Ocean Views across Fays Bay and Geordie Bay.
Nov Trip
*10 Nov - 14 Nov 2024*Accommodation South Thompson
*Twin share Quokka View $1750/person
*Twin share Ocean View $1950/person
*single room Quokka View $2080
Who is this holiday for
This trip is for those seeking a swim adventure with people who want to do the same. Each swim can be modified in length to meet your needs, with walking an option if you are tired. You won’t have to participate in each activity but the FOMO could be massive.
You do not require open water experience to come on this trip but do need to have enough fitness to ride up to 20km on a bike interspersed with swimming, have enough confidence to swim in deep water unaided and be willing to share a bathroom in your accommodation.
What's included
- 4 nights’ accommodation in a twin share room or single room if you choose. Each unit sleeps 4 people with one bathroom.
- Bike hire with basket. Electric bike hire is optional and costs $150 extra.
- November trip includes a boat cruise.
- Organised activity fees.
- Breakfast each morning - food included to have at your convenience in your unit.
- All meals except for one lunch and one dinner.
What's not included
- Travel to and from Rottnest Island.
- Lunch on Tuesday.
- Final night meal.
- Any alcohol.
- Great weather. Our itinerary cannot be fixed as weather conditions require us to be flexible however the beauty of Rottnest Island is that there is always a secluded beach and a safe sanctuary in which to swim, and our local knowledge will ensure we hit the best bits on the best days.
- This is not a swim coaching holiday however we will give you some pointers to help your swimming, made easy in the crystal clear waters that lap the island.
The crystal clear turquoise waters of Wadjemup thrive with schools of tropical fish that follow the warm Leeuwin current and find home within the safety of the marine sanctuary. Every day we swim amongst the seagrass, kelp beds and white sandy bays; homes to over 135 species of tropical fish.
The predominant Leeuwin current ensures the water temperature is a few degrees warmer than the mainland, averaging 19-21 degrees in October and November.
Most days will begin with indulgence for your mind and body with a gentle stretch and morning swim.
After breakfast we will ride our bikes to one of the many beautiful beaches where we will swim and explore. A picnic lunch will be carried for you, leaving you the difficult choice of simply what to wear whilst you ride and swim.
Afternoon activities will be similar to the morning, except for Tuesday when you are free from midday to be still, go shopping, visit the museums or explore more beaches.
Swimming
As we are all different shapes and sizes, we all swim differently and at different paces. At some beaches we will swim a few km, at others a few 100m’s. You will have the opportunity to walk part of the way or watch if you don’t want to swim as far or can swim further if you want a challenge. There is no speed requirement for a swimming women holiday and Rottnest is no different. For safety reasons we aim to keep the group together and from time to time your guide may specify where you should enter the water. You won’t be judged for your speed or lack of but you will be encouraged.
Riding
This holiday requires some bike skills as we will be riding our way around the island immersing ourselves in the myriad of places to swim and snorkel. The cost of bike hire is included in the holiday and you can upgrade your bike with a basket to a bike with a motor and a basket if you wish. The cost is approx. $150 extra for an electric bike.
The most we will ride is approximately 20km in one day, broken up swims and eating along the way.
Eating
We work with local partners on the island as well as our favourite foodies, to ensure you have access to delicious, nutritious food throughout your stay. We provide breakfast provisions in your accommodation to start your day right. You will need to purchase only one lunch as we bring picnics to you at the beach. Dinners times are mostly shared long table affairs with the opportunity to enjoy stories of the days adventures. You only need to pay for your meal on the last night.