The Realnz Whakatipu Legend

The Realnz Whakatipu Legend 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

n the view on every breathe and enjoying the clear pure water of the southern alps. Water Temperature in March will be approx 15/16 degrees but it could on the low side be 15. All the swims finish at Queenstown Bay beach close to the Bathhouse restaurant.

🎉 Join the the fun this week at Snow Fest 2026 with a proper wake-up call and join the Polar Plunge in Lake Whakatipu! ⛷...
27/05/2026

🎉 Join the the fun this week at Snow Fest 2026 with a proper wake-up call and join the Polar Plunge in Lake Whakatipu!
⛷ Dust off your best retro ski gear and take the plunge into Lake Whakatipu alongside a crew of equally brave (and boldly dressed) legends. Think neon, one-pieces, headbands - the louder, the better.
☕ After the dip, warm up with hot coffee, fresh pastries, and a few well-earned giveaways.
🗓 Date: Friday 29 May 2026
🇳🇿 Location: Lakefront (across from The Bathhouse)
⏰ Time: Meet at 7:30am | Plunge at 8:00am
Capacity: Limited – registration required
FOC Event | Event Waiver Mandatory
https://www.coronetpeak.co.nz/events/june/snow-fest-polar-plunge/

Thumbs up who's joining us 👍 July 11 we will be holding our fun, low key winter swim event in the heart of Queenstown. ...
24/05/2026

Thumbs up who's joining us 👍 July 11 we will be holding our fun, low key winter swim event in the heart of Queenstown. With snowmelt running from the mountains the water should be between 8-10 degrees and if we are lucky, a frosty 1 degree air temperature, though previously its been a very comfortable 10 degrees. We can only hope 💙 Entries are open @ www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz 🏊‍♂️❄

17/05/2026

Winter is coming 💙🏊‍♂️

30/04/2026

Entries are now open for our Whakatipu Legend winter swim
🏊🏻‍♀️💙🏊‍♂️
Saturday July 11
Go to our website for more details…

25/04/2026

Winter is looming ❄️ The lake temperature is dropping with a snowy melt running into the lake. Our winter swim event entries open May 1st. Go to: www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz for more details. 💙

Brrrrr ❄ Our winter swim event is coming. Entries open May 1st. Choose between the frigid 500 or the bone chilling 1...
19/04/2026

Brrrrr ❄ Our winter swim event is coming. Entries open May 1st. Choose between the frigid 500 or the bone chilling 1000. Join us on July 11th with snow on the hills and a lake temperature of approximately 8 degrees 💙 For more information go to: www.thewhakatatipulegend.co.nz

See our full photo gallery from last Saturday's event 📸
26/03/2026

See our full photo gallery from last Saturday's event 📸

Photo Galleries Autumn 2026 Autumn 2025 2025 Winter Swim 2024 – Autumn 2023 2022 2021

Celebrating our podium places, age group winners and our Ruby Fresh Open Water Wetsuits winner -congratulations Laura Mc...
24/03/2026

Celebrating our podium places, age group winners and our Ruby Fresh Open Water Wetsuits winner -congratulations Laura McElhone 🥇

Thanks to our photographer . Some more beautiful pictures from Saturdays event. We will keeping dropping photos over t...
22/03/2026

Thanks to our photographer . Some more beautiful pictures from Saturdays event. We will keeping dropping photos over the next few days with the intention of uploading them all onto the website soon.

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