A survey conducted daily of the number of swimmers traversing the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve everyday between July 2021 and January 2022 in the early morning revealed a very busy waterway. Swimmer numbers varied according to conditions in the water on the days of the count. Covid restrictions aside, winter attracted between 50 and 150 swimmers each morning, Spring 80 to 250 daily depending on conditions in the water and Summer 100 to 300, with special days like Anzac Day and Christmas Day attracting well over 500. A very busy and beautiful waterway for swimmers to enjoy which is becoming more popular each year.