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Cliff 2 Bridge Round 5

Cliff 2 Bridge is a beautiful 16km swimming event down a very scenic stretch of the Derwent River, from New Norfolk to Bridgewater.

Swimmers and support crew on Cliff2Bridge swim Derwent River

6 February 2027

7:30 pm

New Norfolk

Hobart & South

Cliff 2 Bridge is a scenic 16km swimming event down the Derwent River with the start at the New Norfolk esplanade, finishing at the boat ramp under the Bridgewater Bridge.


The start time will be approximately 8.30am but this will be confirmed closer to the date. The water temperature is expected to be around 19C and there is a 6 hour cutoff time limit. 


Registrations open on 5 September 2026

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