Corowa Swim In
Home of the world famous GPA Jeep and Military Vehicle Event.
- Corowa, NSW, Australia -
 1953 Dodge M37 |  |
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 WW1 Ford Model T |  WW2 LP2 Carrier |
 1942 Daimler Dingo |  WW2 German Kettenkrad SdKfz42 |
 WW2 GPA's |  WW2 M3 Stuart |
 LRDG |  Army Tractor |
 WW2 Soviet T34 |  1950's Toyota FQ15 - Dodge Copy |
 Year of the Blitz |
Welcome to the Annual Corowa Swim-In & Military Vehicle Gathering
This website is the permanent home of the famous Corowa Swim-In & Military Vehicle Gathering, held annually since 1980 on the banks of the Murray River in the wonderful country town of Corowa, NSW, Australia. For the 2024 event we had approx. 240 vehicles in attendance, the theme being the Year of the Blitz. There were 28 Chevrolet and Ford Blitz trucks at the event.
Corowa has become the largest military vehicle rally in Australia and under the Southern Cross and is attended by guests and participants alike from all over the world.
Our next event, in March 2025, is already in the planning stages and will be magnificent in every respect! Every year sees new themes and for our 45th consecutive event in 2025, it will be Year of the Mack & Unimog, featuring these vehicles that have been retired from military service in recent years.
In increasing numbers every year now, those who own and restore ex-military vehicles from all eras and all nations gather together at Corowa to trade vehicles, parts and stories. These include those not only from Australia and New Zealand, but more and more, from as far away as North America and Europe.
Corowa has come into its own within that unique international community of vehicle restoration enthusiasts and not just for the vehicles themselves; never mind that Australia offers a climate conducive to the survival of 80 year-old vehicles, the camaraderie amongst those who invest much time and money in their endeavors to preserve history is unmatched anywhere!
As we prepare for the 45th Annual Swim-In, please follow along with us here as we present to you a unique look at Corowa past, present and future.
On this site we will continue to chronicle the evolution of this remarkable hobby and it’s even more remarkable participants. We have our own designated area in the forum of our host, MAPLE LEAF UP, a quick link button provided below. We also have a dedicated page on Facebook now, see the link button at the bottom of the Home page.
Please visit us often for updates, and check out our area on Maple Leaf Up forum to see what is going on!
