Our Open Day and ‘official’ start to the summer season will be October 28th 2023.
Join us for a swim of any distance – or a dip – and find out more about the Southern Lakes Swimming Club.
If you’ve been thinking about doing more open water or wild swimming, but haven’t been sure where to start, this is your chance. Lots of current and experienced members will be there to answer your questions about swimming in Queenstown and how the club works.
Our 1.2km swim lane (one way) is marked out by buoys and runs alongside the Frankton Track. You can swim to the end and back, just to the first bouy or simply take a dip. It’s up to you!
We’ll have support from a kayaker and a stand-up paddleboarder and experienced swimmers will be in the water too. Open water swimming is done at your own risk – but we’re here to be a friendly and supportive presence in the water, no matter where you are at on your swimming journey.
RubyFresh wetsuits – designed in Wānaka and made especially for swimming in the Southern Lakes – will be available to try and buy on the day.
There’ll be hot drinks, snacks and good yarns after the swim. Members who sign up or renew their membership on or before Open Day will be in to win some fabulous spot prizes too.
Open day fast facts
What: Annual Club Open Day 2023
When: Saturday 28th October, 9am to 11am
Where: Club swim lane, Sugar Lane, Frankton (between Coastguard and Scout Hut)
What do I need?: Check out our Swim page for more info, and please bring your own keep cup for lovely warm coffee afterwards
Important info: We don’t have changing rooms available – a poncho-style towel is the best way to get changed privately. We recommend using a brightly-coloured swim cap if you don’t have a tow float, this will help you be seen by other lake users.
Cost: Free, all welcome – members, non-members and visitors
Find out more about joining our club.
Sheena and Lucas posing with our new swim lane marker buoys before they were anchored into the water.