Whakatipu Legend swim
Open-water swims of 1 km, 2 km and 4 km, plus a 7 km triple, with the longest swim starting with a jump off the TSS Earnslaw.
- next dates not out
- Usually March
- where
- Queenstown
- cost
- Paid
- kind of event
- Run, ride, race
From Ocean Swims, The Whakatipu Legend, checked 6 October 2026.
Next dates not published yet. March. The 2026 swims were Saturday 21 March.. We add the dates here when the organiser publishes them.
| When | Usually March 2027; next dates not published yet |
| Where | Queenstown Bay (the 4 km swim starts from the TSS Earnslaw in the Frankton Arm) |
| Cost | Not stated |
| Good with kids | Not aimed at children |
| Can you take part | Yes, visitors can join in; see the organiser for entry and any limits |
| Organiser | The Whakatipu Legends (opens in a new tab) |
Getting there
In or near the town centre: most central stays are a walk away, and the Orbus town stops are at the Stanley Street hub, $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Routes and ride times: the bus guide. Every Orbus fare is $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Around the same time
- MotatapuSaturday, 6 March 2027 · High-country stations between Wānaka and Arrowtown
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Source: Ocean Swims, The Whakatipu Legend, checked 6 October 2026. The description is ours. Dates are New Zealand time and plans change: confirm with the organiser before you travel for an event, and if you spot a change email hello@queenstownpocket.com.