The Realnz Whakatipu Legend

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

Photos from The Realnz Whakatipu Legend's post 30/08/2026

Only 200 days before we set sail for Chapter 8 🏊🏊 As we say goodbye to winter and hello to spring, we look forward to some warmer waters ahead.

LakesSwimSeries | New Zealand Open Water Swimming 10/08/2026

Our lakes swim series as expanded to 5 beautiful locations in the lower half of the South Island. Pristine glacial waters and unforgettable landscapes with every breath.
For more information visit the link πŸ’™

LakesSwimSeries | New Zealand Open Water Swimming The LakesSwimSeries is a collaboration between South Island NZ lake swim event organisors. A lakes swim series with a big cash prize winner. It's RadiKal.

Photos from The Realnz Whakatipu Legend's post 16/07/2026

A few more pics from last weekends winter swim 🏊

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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11/07/2026

Entries are now open for The RealNZ Whakatipu Legend 2027! πŸŒŠπŸ†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

40 swimmers set off for our winter event. Good news we had 40 swimmers return back to the beach πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ

Photos from The Realnz Whakatipu Legend's post 09/07/2026

Its not too late to enter 🏊🏊 Entries close tonight πŸ’™πŸ’™ Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at 10am registration.

Teen gears up to swim length of Lake Wakatipu 08/07/2026

Epic adventures in the Wakatipu. Definitely a challenge at this time of the year πŸ₯Ά 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...

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