2027-02-27 — Legend of the Lake — Rotorua
Event information
Legend of the Lake — Blue Lake / Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua
Saturday 27 February 2027. Enjoy a freshwater swim surrounded by Rotorua's forested lake scenery.
There is a place in the Ocean Swim community for a wide range of swimmers: first-timers building confidence, people returning to the water and experienced swimmers looking for a challenge. Choose a distance you can comfortably prepare for, swim at your own pace and follow the event briefing, age requirements and course cut-offs.
Round the Lake — 3.5 km
A longer freshwater challenge for swimmers ready for a sustained effort. Find your rhythm and enjoy the Blue Lake setting, whether you are chasing a time or a personal finish.
RotoVegas — 1.5 km
A manageable middle-distance goal for swimmers growing their endurance, returning to events or preferring a shorter swim than the full lake challenge.
RotoVegas — 500 m
A shorter freshwater option for building confidence and experiencing the community atmosphere. You can make it your main goal for the day or another step in your swimming journey.
OceanKids — 100 m and 200 m
Free community swims for children aged 5–12, focused on participation, fun and growing confidence. Choose the shorter swim for a gentle introduction or the longer option when your child is ready. Children still need a completed entry form and parent or guardian consent.
Swim the Night is a separate experience with its own entry.
Swim your way
Want extra support? Our Assisted Swim category welcomes fins, paddles and other swim aids. Declare the equipment you intend to use on your entry form so the team can place you correctly. Assisted participation is about confidence, inclusion and enjoying the swim; it does not qualify for competitive points or medals. Wetsuit choice is recorded separately.
How to enter
Every swim participant must complete the swimmer entry form, answer the event questions and complete the required waiver or guardian consent before payment. Each family member needs their own swimmer details and consent. You can add more swimmers and swims to one booking. Optional tow floats can be selected during entry. Event entries have no shipping charge.
Complete your entry
Choose an option below to open the entry form with that swim selected. Complete swimmer details and the required waiver, then review your booking before secure payment.
