EFFORTLESS SWIMMING PRESENTS
2025 WHITSUNDAYS LONG DISTANCE Camp
Queensland, Australia
Featuring marathon swimming world-record holder Andy Donaldson
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This Whitsunday’s Long Distance camp is designed for swimmers aged 18 and over who are comfortable swimming 4km+ and able to hold 1:45/100m over this distance.
This trip is hosted by marathon swimming world-record holder Andy Donaldson who will be sharing his insights and experience with you throughout the trip.
You’ll split your time between swimming at the famous Whitehaven beach, various islands and bays in the area with incredible sightseeing during your open water swims.
During the camp, you’ll discover what it’s like to forget about the outside world and let your worries melt away.
You’ll learn exactly what you need to do to take your swimming to the next level with underwater filming and analysis with Effortless Swimming’s Head Coach, Brenton Ford.
If you love food, you’ll be spoilt for options in Airlie Beach with many restaurants to choose from.
What's happening:
6 day / 5 night swim experience
Where:
Airlie Beach and surrounding islands
Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia
When:
June 1-6, 2025
Pricing and room options:
Single ($4,990 AUD)
Couple ($4,490 AUD/pp)
(Limited to 8 swimmers)
Coaches on this trip:
Andy Donaldson – Marathon swimming world-record holder, Oceans Seven
Brenton Ford – Effortless Swimming head coach
What's included:
Accommodation, coaching, filming and analysis, all boat trips to swim locations, lunches on the boat
What's not:
Airfares, airport transfers, meals (except lunches on the boat) and drinks
Itinerary
Day One
Group welcome at Heart Hotel to meet the other swimmers (4pm) followed by easy swim at nearby lagoon with underwater filming before welcome dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Day Two
Start off your first full day with a swim along the iconic Whitehaven beach. Experience up to 10km of incredible coastline (for the most adventurous).
Re-fuel and recharge with lunch on the beach followed by a recovery drift swim and snorkel at Haselwood island over beautiful coral reef
Day Three
Experience the abundance of tropical fish and turtles with a loop of Hayman Island. Explore up to 10km of the island’s reef-covered coastline and swim by the world-famous Blue Pearl Bay.
Walk up Langford Sound look-out for a view over the water and finish the day with a recovery swim at Black Island.
Day Four
Day Five
Day Six
Finish the camp with a technique and video session in the pool, and then head home after an incredible 5 days of swimming!
The camp will conclude at 11am.
*Itinerary will be subject to change based on weather conditions
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"Welcome to the Whitsundays!”
Heart Hotel Whitsundays features an unrivaled location, literally in the heart of the cosmopolitan seaside resort village of Airlie Beach. The hotel features thoughtfully decorated luxury rooms and modern elegant suites with Airlie Beach or Coral Sea Ocean Views. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be greeted by our gracious team of bespoke butlers which offer highly personalised intuitive service.
Frequently Asked Questions
We meet at 4pm on the first day and check-in is from 2pm. Many of the flights into Proserpine arrive at 2:30pm which will allow enough time to travel to the hotel and check-in before we begin.
- Goggles (at least one pair of tinted goggles for when it’s sunny)
- Fins/flippers
- Rashie/rash vest (optional) – This will come in useful for when we are swimming during the day and the sun is at it’s strongest
Whitsunday Coast Airport, Proserpine (PPP)
This is the preferred option for most travelers. Whitsunday Coast Airport is approximately 40 minutes to Airlie Beach. The airport is serviced by four domestic carriers Qantas, Skytrans, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Virgin Australia and Jetstar offer daily flights from Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Hamilton Island Airport is approximately a 65 minutes boat transfer to Airlie Beach. The airport is serviced by four domestic carriers Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Transfers are operated by Cruise Whitsundays every 1-2hrs.
We have a wide range of speeds and swimming abilities to attend the camp. We recommend a minimum standard of being able to swim 2km in 50 mins to get the most out of the camp. If you’ve never attended a camp like this before don’t worry, neither have most people!
Each swim varies between 2-4km with a longer option at Whitehaven of up to 7km for those that want to go further. You’ll be able to wear fins/flippers during the open water swims if you’d like and our support boat is with us at all times.
– There’s a $1000 AUD deposit to secure your spot on the camp which is refundable up to 14 days after booking.
– Full payment is required 120 days before the camp begins
– For cancellations 120 days or more before the camp begins, you can roll your deposit over to another camp within 12 months
– No refund if cancellation occurs within 120 days of the camp start date
Yes! Each day there is time between swims and meals to relax or explore Airlie beach and it’s surrounds. We will have two days that will be spent mostly out near the islands on the boat, and two half days on the boat.
Please fill in the form to register your interest in this camp. This camp is strictly limited to swimmers who can hold a minimum of 1:45/100m over 4km. Once your position is confirmed we’ll send you a booking link for the camp deposit. The $1000 deposit secures your booking. Final payments are due 120 days before the camp start date.
Heart Hotel, Airlie Beach
You’ll be staying in a Designer Queen Room with Village View.
If you would like to upgrade your room please let us know after booking.
Have other questions?
Call us in Australia on 1300755088 or contact us here.
