Annual Dark Mofo Nude Solstice Swim event in Hobart draws thousands of participants
Consensus Summary
The annual Dark Mofo Nude Solstice Swim in Hobart drew 3,000 registered participants who braved cold temperatures to celebrate the winter solstice and close out Tasmania’s Dark Mofo festival. Held at Long Beach, the event featured swimmers from across Australia, including a group of Queenslanders dressed as frogs who attended yearly. Weather conditions were noted as unusually chilly, with air temperatures at 4 degrees Celsius and water at 12 degrees Celsius, though the Bureau of Meteorology described the apparent temperature as -1 degrees Celsius, calling it ideal for the swim. The event is a long-standing tradition, blending cultural celebration with a unique winter ritual.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- The event is the Dark Mofo Nude Solstice Swim held at Long Beach, Hobart
- 3,000 swimmers registered for the event
- The event marks the end of Tasmania’s Dark Mofo festival
- The swim took place on the winter solstice
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- The air temperature before sunrise was 4 degrees Celsius, while the water temperature was 12 degrees Celsius
- The Bureau of Meteorology's Urshla Connor stated the apparent temperature was -1 degrees Celsius, calling it 'perfect conditions for the swim'
- A group of Queensland swimmers dressed as frogs attended the event annually, offering tips for first-timers
- The event occurred on 2026-06-21 at 22:20:45 (local time)
- The event was published under the headline 'Bare bums brave the cold for Hobart’s Dark Mofo annual nude solstice swim – in pictures'
- The event occurred on 2026-06-22 at 04:25:24 (local time)
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The Guardian reports the event was published on 2026-06-22, while ABC reports it occurred on 2026-06-21, with ABC's article timestamped earlier in the day
Source Articles
Bare bums brave the cold for Hobart’s Dark Mofo annual nude solstice swim – in pictures
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