SEPT 1-5, 2025
Wetsuit tour of the Southern Lakes
This is our third Cold Swim tour of Queenstown and the southern lakes. Top, Swim 2 at Moke Lake, Bottom,
Welcome swim at Whakatipu, Lakefront, Queenstown
Welcome swim at Whakatipu, Lakefront, Queenstown
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About
THE 2025 tour is a Cold Swim Tour of the Southern Lakes. The aim of the tour is to offer swimmers a new experience in Cold Water Swimming in a safe environment with other swimmers and support. The tour is four nights based in Queenstown. This is a wetsuit tour. There are two scheduled each day, including one swim on arrival day. The swims will be at various locations at Lakes Whakatipu, Moke, Hayes and a day trip to a remote location. The swims are conducted in a controlled and safe environment. How long are the swims? To each swimmer's comfort level. Maximum duration is 30 minutes. The average swim time for swimmers on the last tour was fifteen minutes (10-23 mins). Swimmers must prove a period of preparation to swim in cold temperatures. If you register for the tour you will need to provide a plan of cold-water swimming leading up to the tour. Accommodation Copthorne Hotel & Apartments 88 Frankton Road, Queenstown Double Rooms - two double beds / Single or Double occupancy If you are looking for a room share, please contact us. Cost Single $2,900 Double / twin $2,200 pp Swims Lake Whakatipu, Moke Lake, Lake Hayes, Wanaka Duration, 10-30 mins maximum Wetsuit only & Accessories (gloves, booties) Close to shore Water Temperature, Av. 6-10 degrees Celsius How many spots? 20 is the maximum number of swimming spots. Timeline Day 1, Sept 1, Arrive / Swim Day 2, Sept 2, two swims Day 3, Sept 3, two swims Day 4, Sept 4, day trip to Wanaka Day 5, Sept 5, depart Queenstown Cost Single $2,950 Double $2,300 pp Inclusion 4 nights' accommodation Single or Double The Cold Tour Does not include - Flights Payment Deposit of $1,000 to secure your spot Balance is due 30 June Refund Fully refundable to 30 June 50% Refundable to 30 July Travel to Queenstown Please book Flexi Fares on Air NZ or your airline of choice. Travel to Queenstown
Arrive in Queenstown Friday afternoon. Training Those taking part in the swims need to train for Cold swimming through the winter. Recommend non-wetsuit swimming in the sea for Auckland swimmers. Please consult with your doctor on your health and the effect of cold-water swimming. If you have pre-existing medical conditions such as a heart issue, the swimming part of the tour is not for you. |
We travel with Air Milford to Milford Sound
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