The Lorne Pier to Pub swim is approximately 1.2 km long, from the Lorne Pier to the beach in front of the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club / Lorne Hotel (“the pub”).

Basic distance

  • The official course is described as a 1.2 km open-water swim from the Lorne Pier to the beach.
  • Event information and local descriptions consistently state “about 1.2 km,” noting that currents and buoy placement can make it feel slightly longer on the day.

Course overview

  • Swimmers start by jumping from the historic Lorne Pier and then swim across Louttit Bay toward the finish line in front of the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club and near the Lorne Hotel.
  • The event is run as a point‑to‑point ocean swim, not a loop, so the entire “pier to pub” stretch is essentially that single 1.2 km leg.

Typical times and feel

  • Average swimmers usually complete the 1.2 km in around 20–25 minutes, while the fastest competitors finish in about 10–11 minutes.
  • Organisers recommend being able to comfortably swim 1.5–2 km in the pool, since chop, swell, and tides can add to how long the 1.2 km feels in open water.

Quick facts table

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Aspect Details
Event name Lorne Pier to Pub swim
Approximate distance About 1.2 km from pier to beach/pub
Start point Lorne Pier, Louttit Bay, Victoria
Finish point In front of Lorne Surf Life Saving Club / Lorne Hotel (“pub”)
Average completion time Roughly 22 minutes for typical swimmers
Recommended pool ability Comfortably swim 1.5–2 km in training
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