Overview

Thirteen years strong and not slowing down, be part of Australia’s favourite long-course!  The “Big Husky” Triathlon Festival has grown to become one of Australia’s most loved of the ‘Long Course’ events.  2018 marks 13 years of Big Husky excitement!

Along with the Ultimate Distance race, we have a packed Huskisson triathlon program that includes Sprint & Super Sprint distance triathlons, Ocean Swim, Fun Runs, MINIMAN kids’ triathlon and our massive Health & Lifestyle Expo.

This year’s festival also features a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER SPRINT RACE (NOT Draft Legal).

Huskisson is a spectacular spot to race and holiday with great local cafes and restaurants, a range of accommodation from camping, cabins, motels, the famous Husky Pub through to beach front homes.

The 2018 Ultimate Husky Live Results is now available via web at http://rtrt.me/1074. Have a Smartphone? Download the RTRT.me Mobile App at http://rtrt.me/app/1074 and select the 2018 BIGHUSKY event. Participants, Family & Friends can all use Live Results to share in the excitement. Sign Up now to have race progress posted automatically to your Facebook or Twitter feeds! On race day, spectators can get status of participants in real-time using the Live Tracker & Leaderboard. Details such as time, pace, position on the map and estimated finish will be instantly available!

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Schedule

Partners

NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER 

Shimano’s goal in life and business is to help people get closer to nature through the cycling activities they enjoy most. Providers of premium bicycle componentry and partnering with our events providing mechanical support. 

RUN LEG NAMING RIGHTS

A quest for the perfect running sensation, with its revolutionary idea, the Swiss running shoe On has taken the global running scene with speed. Proud to be the Run partner of the Big Husky Triathlon Festival.

Destination NSW

Partnering with Elite Energy for this Iconic event to encourage tourism across NSW

Peoplecare are the official health insurer of Husky Triathlon Festival. At Peoplecare, they genuinely love people. And that means giving you more of the things you love and less of the things you don’t. So if you’re looking for cover, or need a hand with anything to do with your health cover, just give them a buzz.

LOCAL COUNCIL

Experience the unspoilt #Shoalhaven – a foodie, nature and adventure lover’s paradise. Just 2 hours from Sydney.

Proudly part of Shoalhaven City Council

Shoalhaven Water manages the collection, treatment and distribution of water in the Shoalhaven City.  We also collect, treat and dispose of wastewater safely back into the environment.

MINIMAN Sponsor

Blue Dinosaur exists to create the best snack food bars the world has ever seen. We start with a collection of beautiful ingredients that your body wants to eat and combine them into a bar for your convenience.

SERIES SPONSOR

100% home grown Australian. “The best products at the best prices.” Supplying quality products to road riders, mountain bikers, triathletes and recreational cyclists.

APPAREL PARTNER

Helping athletes all over the world achieve their goals... sometimes it all starts with the right outfit. Catfish Designs are passionate about designing and creating high quality and sensible priced apparel for athletes.  Custom garments to suit you and your goals.

SWIM PARTNER

Zone 3 proudly support Elite Energy events. Providing wetsuits designed for speed and performance to help you reach your event goals!

INSURANCE PARTNER

Did you know most triathletes are either not insured or under-insured for crashes on the bike when racing, training or commuting, despite thinking otherwise? Most Super Funds and Personal Insurance companies won’t take the risk of insuring participants that use a bike in races or anything that may even resemble them. When you need it most, don’t find yourself under-insured or not insured at all. KOM Financial Advice was formed to address the unique Income Protection (IP) and Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) issues cyclists and triathletes face. We’re here to help!

Official Payments Partner

Making payments faster with wearables that suit your lifestyle. Purchase and activate your CURL or WAVE. Load money into your INAMO account. Tap and go!

ROOFING PARTNER

Founded on the core principles of customer-focused service, excellence in workmanship and the supply of quality Australian-made LYSAGHT® steel building products made from colorbond® steel, designed to enhance the look and style of every home.  Our enviable reputation has been built on providing high-quality products, guaranteed quality installation, competitive pricing, expertise for all project sizes and service throughout NSW and the ACT.

LOCAL SPONSOR

Supporting the local community. We like to focus on activities that improve the health and wellbeing of Australian children. We contribute to sporting events and organisations that develop kids’ sports skills and provide opportunities for them to play.

Independent Grocers of Australia is a chain of supermarkets.  IGA Callala supermarket is stocked with market fresh produce and great range of groceries with 1000s of weekly specials. Located at Callala Bay IGA will be providing the recovery food including fruit and Ice Cream at this festival!

Getting there

Event Parking in Huskisson

Directions from Sydney – Approximately 2.5 – 3 hours.

• Take the Princes Highway past Wollongong to Nowra.
• 14.5 km south of the Nowra Bridge, take the Jervis Bay turnoff on your left onto Jervis bay Road.
• Drive for 7.5km and take the Huskisson turnoff on your left onto Huskisson Road.
• Continue onto Tomerong Street
• Take a slight right onto Sydney Street
• Take the second left onto Owen Street, make your way to the roundabout and you’ll find Huskisson village

Directions from Canberra – Approximately 2.5 hours 

Please note there are two options using the ‘back way’ from Canberra. Both include some dirt road and should not be attempted in heavy rains or following storms, due to the flooding of low-level crossings.

• Option one: This route includes approximately five kilometres of dirt. Travel to Bungendore and then Tarago, continuing to follow signs to Nowra, Nerriga, Oallen and then onto Turpentine Road.
• Option two: This route has about 30km of dirt. Travel directly to Braidwood, turning left at Braidwood road to Nerriga and then following this road for 40kms. Turn right onto Turpentine Road.
• From Turpentine Road (both options): Follow the signs to Tomerong and Batemans Bay.
• Turn right at the Princes Highway, then turn left to St Georges Basin and Tomerong after about two kilometres.
• After about 200m, turn left to Tomerong.
• At Tomerong, turn right to Huskisson.
• Turn left and then right into Huskisson Road.
• Continue onto Tomerong Street
• Take a slight right onto Sydney Street
• Take the second left onto Owen Street and look for the waterfront corner pub

From Callala (Via Ferry to Huskisson)

• The Husky Ferry Company operates services services on both Saturday and Sunday with extra runs added for the Big Husky Triathlon Festival including early race morning.
• Booking is essential. For all information regarding race weekend services call Dave on 0467 648 504 or visit www.huskyferry.com
• Pricing –
  Adults: $15 return trip, $8 one way (no extra cost for bikes)
  Kids: $5
  Family: $30 (2 adults and 2 kids)
• First ferry leaves at 5:00am and last ferry returns at 9:30pm.

From Batemans Bay

• From Batemans Bay, take the Princes Highway to Ulladulla and continue north towards Nowra.
• 3.8 km north of the Bewong rest area, take the Tomerong/Jervis Bay turnoff to your right onto Island Point Rd.
• Drive straight through all of the roundabouts until you reach the shops at Vincentia, then turn left at that roundabout onto Elizabeth Drive, heading towards Huskisson.
• Drive over the bridge and take your third right onto Hawken Road.
• Turn right onto Pine Forest Road.
• Turn left onto Jervis Bay Road.
• Drive for 7.5 km and turn left onto Huskisson Road.
• Continue onto Tomerong Street.
• Take a slight right onto Sydney Street.
• Take the second left onto Owen Street.

Road Closures

ROAD CLOSURES

Please see attached brochure for changed traffic conditions for the Big Husky Triathlon Festival.