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Saturday 25th March 2023

Swim the legendary lake Whakatipu

Join hundreds of other swimmers and take the next step in your open water swimming journey today

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Lake Whakatipu is home to one of New Zealand's most breathtaking open water swimming races

1.0 km - The Grove

A great event for those who can swim, but haven’t yet dipped their toes into open water swimming and are feeling a little unsure. 

2.0 km - The Bay

A beach start, you’ll run (paddle maybe) into the turquoise blue. A few gasps as the cold fills your wetsuit and you’re away around the 1.9km course.

3.8 km - The Legend

Legends await. Delivered to the wild side by the infamous Kjet boats. Dive into the blue for a deep water start. Follow the rocky shelf line that guides you, swimming as the abyss disappears sharply below.

5.0 km - Haki-te-Kura

Legend has it that Hakitekura, the daughter of Tuwiriroa, a Katimore chief, was the first to swim across Lake Whakatipu. Now you can follow in her wake.

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Saturday 9th July 2022

Are you up for a winter swim?

500 m - Chilly Legend

One lap of a simple out and back in the deep blue. 

1,000 m - Glacial Legend

For the brave: two laps out and back. 

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