This iconic open water swimming event caters for a wide range of swimming abilities and is a fun, friendly swim. After the swim enjoy a well-deserved after event soup & bun, and enjoy the feeling of having achieved the Across the Lake Swim.
The Le Pine & Co Lake Taupo Across the Lake Swim starts at Acacia Bay and finishes across the lake 4.2km at Three Mile Bay. There is also a 2km, and a 1km event, both starting and finishing at Three Mile Bay. The event provides those competing in the Ironman the opportunity to have a training run and is New Zealand's largest freshwater challenge.