31 May 2025
Polar Plunge 2025
Get Ready to Brave the Chill – Costumes, Cold Water and Classic Waihī Fun!
Mark your calendars for Saturday 31st May – the Polar Plunge is back at Waihī Beach!
Hosted by Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc., this much-loved Waihī Beach tradition is all about shaking off the cobwebs with a mid-winter dash into the surf. Costumes are encouraged, and there’ll be prizes for best dressed across multiple categories – individuals, whānau, under-12s and team entries.
Entry is by gold coin donation. A safety briefing will be held at 1:15pm, with the plunge kicking off at 1:30pm sharp.
Afterwards, head upstairs to The Deck Kitchen & Bar or enjoy a warming mulled wine and snack at the Club.
Whether you’re plunging or just there for the people-watching – come join the fun, winter Waihī-style!