Norfolk Island Events

Pier to Pine 2027

15–17 January 2027 · Norfolk Island

6 Race distances
200m–2.5km All abilities welcome
7 Nights included
$2,020 From, per person
UNESCO World Heritage Listed — Kingston & Arthur's Vale Historic Area

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Travel packages

Come for the swim, stay for the island

Packages depart Sydney 10–17 or 13–20 January 2027, or Brisbane 12–19 or 14–21 January 2027, giving you plenty of time to explore the island around the race.

  • Return economy airfares
  • 7 nights' accommodation
  • Return airport transfers
  • Car rental
  • Half-day island discovery tour
  • Welcome outdoor dinner
  • Recovery breakfast
  • Local island experiences

Race programme

Six ways to swim

Family

200m

Around the Raft

A family-friendly swim for kids and new swimmers, great fun for spectators too.

9:00 AM · Race Day

Fast

600m

The Channel

Short and fast-paced, starting at Slaughter Bay and through the heart of Emily Bay.

9:30 AM · Race Day

Signature

1.2km

Pier to Pine

The signature swim, to the historic pier and back to the iconic lone pine.

10:00 AM · Race Day

Endurance

2.5km

Pier to Pine + Raft

The longest course of the day, for those looking for the ultimate challenge.

12:00 PM · Race Day

Adventure

5.6km

Swim + Run

600m channel swim followed by a scenic 5km coastal run. A true island adventure.

7:30 AM · Race Day

Teams

4×200m

Relay

Fast, festive, and full of team spirit. Four people, four 200m loops, unlimited fun.

11:00 AM · Race Day

Weekend itinerary

The main event

Friday · 15 Jan

Arrive & Welcome

  • 9:30 AM

    Early Check-In Opens

    Fenua & Moana, 80 Taylors Road. Collect your race pack.

  • 5:00 PM

    Welcome Dinner

    Outdoor dinner by the bay, local fish fry, live music & Tahitian dancing.

Saturday · 16 Jan

Race DayRace Day

  • 6:30 AM

    Yoga at Emily Bay

    50-min warm-up session. Pre-booking essential.

  • 7:30 AM

    Swim + Run

    600m swim + 5km coastal run first off.

  • 9–12 PM

    All Swim Events

    200m Raft · 600m Channel · 1.2km Pier to Pine · Relay · 2.5km

  • 5:00 PM

    Presentations & Celebrations

    'The Salty', Taylors Road. Prizes, food & drinks.

Sunday · 17 Jan

Recover & Farewell

  • 6:30 AM

    Recovery Yoga

    Rejuvenating 50-min session. Pre-booking essential.

  • 8:30 AM

    Recovery Breakfast

    Ease into the morning. Swap stories, share laughs, enjoy the view.

  • All Day

    Explore the Island

    Scenic drives, local farms, historic Kingston, and more.

Ready to register for the swim?

Event registration, entry fees and race enquiries are handled directly through the official event website.