The event comprises four swim distances:

400m (Jump in the Lake) swim; open to swimmers from the age of 8 years and above. Swimmers aged 8 years must be accompanied by a guardian.

800m swim; open to swimmers from the age of 10 years and above.

1600m (1.6km) swim; open to swimmers from the age of 11 years and above (includes Closest to Nominated Time winners in each age category).

3200m (3.2km) swim; open to swimmers from the age of 12 years and above.

The Lake Leschenaultia Open Water Swim (OWS) is proudly hosted as part of the WOW Community Swim Open Water Swims and are designed for swimmers of all ages and abilities to experience the thrill of open water swimming in a range of settings and over a variety of distances, and to encourage participation in community events as part of a healthy lifestyle.

The Lake Swim is the only OWS fresh-water swim held in an enclosed waterway and which forms part of the MSWA WOW series of swims.

Please Note: The Lake is within a National Park and no dogs or other pets are allowed, other than registered Assistance Dogs with Certificates.