13/07/2026
Making a splash for our winter swim event. Water temp recorded at 7.7 degrees with air temp 5 degrees.
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The Realnz Whakatipu Legend
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Join the legends of the lake. Swim Lake Whakatipu - Winter event July 11 - 2026 or sail on the TSS Steamship March 20 - 2027.
The Whakatipu series of swims incorporate 3 open water swim distances from 1km to 3.8km. For some its about challenging themselves against the clock. For most it will be about entering the waters of the Whakatipu for the first time. Feeling the anxiety as they slowly wade in, then the excitement of the cold water on there bodies and challenging themselves to complete the desired distance. Taking i
13/07/2026
11/07/2026
Entries are now open for The RealNZ Whakatipu Legend 2027! 🌊🏆Spots for our signature 4km event are strictly limited to just 240 participants, and they WILL sell out fast. Don't miss out on the challenge. Secure your spot today!
Get all the details and enter now: www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz
11/07/2026
Congratulations to everyone at today’s winter swim. Please see link for results
11/07/2026
40 swimmers set off for our winter event. Good news we had 40 swimmers return back to the beach 🏊♂️
09/07/2026
Its not too late to enter 🏊🏊 Entries close tonight 💙💙 Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at 10am registration.
08/07/2026
Epic adventures in the Wakatipu. Definitely a challenge at this time of the year 🥶 Looking forward to seeing Jemimah on Saturday.
Teen gears up to swim length of Lake Wakatipu Swimming the length of Lake Wakatipu in the middle of winter is just part of the training schedule for a Dunedin teenager. Otago Polytechnic sport...
07/07/2026
At present, it’s looking like a classic winters day for our winter edition of the Whakatipu Legend. Blue skies, snow capped mountains, calm winds and cold air temperatures. The 9 degree water temperature may feel like a welcome relief with an expected high of 5 degrees 🥶
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Entries open next Sunday for our main event
The RealNZ Whakatipu Legend March 20th 2027
To celebrate, the first 50 entries receive a 10% discount.
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27/06/2026
Colour, cold and clear blue skies. Southern Lakes Swimming Club on there weekly Saturday morning swim. Minus 4 temps makes the 9 degree water seem a relief at first. Perfect acclimation for our Whakatipu Legend Winter swim - 11th July.
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