Course Maps

Here you can view both course maps for the Amphibian Bay of Islands — the Long Course and the Short Course.

The approximately 15km Short Course begins with athletes jumping directly into the water just off Robertson Island before swimming toward shore to start their island-to-island SwimRun adventure.

The Full Experience 36km Long Course starts from Waitangi, taking athletes on an epic journey across remote coastlines, beaches, trails and swim crossings through the Bay of Islands.

Both courses finish on the stunning Upukapuka Island, creating a true point-to-point adventure experience across one of New Zealand’s most spectacular locations.

View Long Course Interactive Satellite Map

Amphibian Bay of Islands

Long Course

Approx. 36km total | Starts at Waitangi | Finishes on Upukapuka Island

36km Total Distance
8.3km Total Swimming
27.6km Total Running
Leg Type Distance
1Run600 m
2Swim200 m
3Run1.10 km
4Swim135 m
5Run520 m
6Swim370 m
7Run1.34 km
8Swim500 m
9Run4.01 km
10Swim120 m
11Run1.52 km
12Swim390 m
13Run950 m
14Swim270 m
15 Run 10 km – Winery to Long Beach
16Swim3.26 km
17Run830 m
18Swim1.99 km
19Run3.46 km
20Swim1.13 km
21Run3.69 km
22Swim950 m
23Run1.49 km

Note: Distances are approximate and may change slightly after final course checks, tide, landing points and safety sign-off.

Amphibian Bay of Islands

Short Course

Approx. 14.4km total | Starts from Robertson Island

14.4km Total
4.9km Swim
9.5km Run
Leg Type Distance
1Swim910 m
2Run984 m
3Swim1.99 km
4Run3.46 km
5Swim1.03 km
6Run3.71 km
7Swim985 m
8Run1.33 km

Note: Distances are approximate and subject to change following final course checks, tides, landing points and safety sign-off.