Next weekend the Whitsundays will transform into an endurance athlete’s paradise with the Hamilton Island Triathlon and Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim.

The Hamilton Island Triathlon will take place on Saturday 21st November, with three different races to cater for the whole family: the Hamilton Island Triathlon, the Junior Hamilton Island Triathlon, and the Dent Dash on Dent Island. The Hamilton Island Triathlon is the final event of the Endurance Series.

The day after the Triathlon, boats will ferry eager swimmers to Whitehaven Beach for the Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim. Participants will take part in the 2km or 750m ocean swim, with a 350m option for kids 13 and under.