Shaw and Partners Iron Series - Newcastle

Sat 09 Jan '27 – Sun 10 Jan '27

Overview

This is where legends are made. The fittest and strongest surf sports athletes in the country battle it out in the ocean across four rounds of the gruelling Shaw and Partners Iron Series. The Shaw and Partners Iron athletes will head to Newcastle Beach, Newcastle, for two rounds of the 2026/27 Shaw and Partners Iron Series. They will be pushed to their limits in courses that test endurance, speed, and skill in the ocean.

This is where legends are made.

The fittest and strongest surf sports athletes in the country battle it out in the ocean across four rounds of the gruelling Shaw and Partners Iron Series.

The Shaw and Partners Iron athletes will head to Newcastle Beach, Newcastle, for two rounds of the 2026/27 Shaw and Partners Iron Series. They will be pushed to their limits in courses that test endurance, speed, and skill in the ocean.

Location

Newcastle Beach

20 Shortland Esplanade Newcastle East NSW 2300 Australia

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Location - 20 Shortland Esplanade Newcastle East NSW 2300 Australia

FAQs

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked

Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)

Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator

Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Provide beach matting and beach wheelchairs for people to access the water

Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges

Train your staff in disability awareness

Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions

Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)