The Mader Port to Pub
Distance: 19.7km swim l 25km Ultramarathon swim
Date: 21 March 2026
Location: Leighton Beach to Rottnest Island
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The Mader's Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest is a quintessential West Australian sporting event in which swimmers endeavor to cross the iconic Rottnest Channel. It is one of the three prestigious swims of the Australian Triple Crown of open water swimming.
The event comprises two swim races over two distances from Leighton Beach to Rottnest Island - a 19.7km direct crossing and a 25km ultra-marathon. The swim is open to solos, duos, and teams of four and six.
The 25km ultra-marathon is open to qualified solo swimmers. It is the longest open water swim in Australia and one of the longest in the Southern Hemisphere.
How it works
Joining Team Wish
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Personalise your fundraising page with your story of why you're taking on the challenge. Then share it with friends and family, collect donations and help make wishes come true. Every dollar counts!
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Make your way to the big event! Give it your best, and know that wherever you place, you're part of the team making wishes come true for sick kids across the country.
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WHY SWIM FOR TEAM WISH
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Right now more than 900 critically ill children are waiting for their wish.
By joining Team Wish, you can help bring more life-changing wishes to life. Make a lasting impact to seriously ill kids and their families across Australia by signing up today!
FAQs
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Yes, of course! When you raise money for Make-A-Wish, our expert Fundraising team is available at every step of the way to support you.
Call us on 1800 032 260 or email fundraising@makeawish.org.au anytime - we're here to help.
- Create and personalise your fundraising page. Add a photo and tell people why you're helping make kids wishes come true - your friends want to hear your story.
- Aim high, and tell people why. Fundraisers who tell potential donors what their target is -and what it will achieve - raise 74% more than those who don’t.
- Spread the word. Share your page with family and friends, and let the world know you're making a difference for kids with life-threatening illnesses all over Australia. #makeawishAustralia
- Keep your page fresh. Update donors and potential donors about your event preparation and fundraising progress - what you're inspired by, any hurdles you've come across, what you're enjoying etc.
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