Open Water Events Calendar | Swimming New Zealand

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Open Water Competition Calendar

We're proud to offer, and support, a range of open water competitions to help everyone enjoy the beautiful swimming spots around Aotearoa.

22 NOV 2025

The Big Tahuna

Nelson

10 - 11 JAN 2026

2026 NZ Open Water Swimming Championships

Lake Taupo

10 - 11 JAN 2026

The Epic Swim

Lake Taupo

21 FEB 2026

Beach to Bay

Russell

7 MAR 2026

Legend of the Lake & 2026 NZ Sec School Open Water Champs

Blue Lake, Rotorua

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21 MAR 2026

The RealNZ Whakatipu Legend

Queenstown

21 - 22 MAR 2026

Lake Karapiro Swim Fest

Lake Karapiro

18 APR 2026

The Mount Swim

Mount Maunganui

3 MAY 2026

Rangitoto Swim

Auckland

19 OCT 2024

Harbour Crossing

Auckland

2 NOV 2024

The Big Tahuna & 2024-25 Southern Zonal Sec School Open Water Champs

Nelson

4 - 8 NOV 2024

Ocean Swim Fiji

Fiji

30 NOV 2024

Beach to Bay

Russell

11 - 12 JAN 2025

2025 Apollo Projects NZ Open Water Swimming Championships

Lake Taupo

11 - 12 JAN 2025

The Epic Swim

Lake Taupo

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25 JAN 2025

GJ Gardner Blue Lake Multi-Sport Festival

Blue Lake, Rotorua

1 FEB 2025

Rangitoto Swim & 2025 Harlequins Zonal Sec School Open Water Champs

Auckland

15 FEB 2025

Swimming Wellington Scorching Bay Open Water Challenge

Scorching Bay, Wellington

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15 MAR 2025

Meridian Swim Ruataniwha

Twizel

22 MAR 2025

The Whakatipu Legend

Queenstown

29 MAR 2025

Legend of the Lake & 2025 NZ Sec School Open Water Champs

Blue Lake, Rotorua

19 APR 2025

Mount Swim & 2025 Aquaknights Zonal Sec School Open Water Champs

Mount Maunganui

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19 - 23 MAY 2025

Ocean Swim Fiji

Fiji

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