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Written by

Pauline Stewart

Published on

June 24, 2025

Winter swim in Matarangi.

Photo credit: Liam Kedzlie, Editor, Marangi Beach Paper.

In the words of Liam Kedzlie, Editor of the Matarangi Beach Paper, ‘It was a perfect day for a winter swim.’

The timing of the tide seemed perfect as well. Sunday, 22 June 3.00pm, everything was calm and clear. The water sparkled and waves rolled gently in and the sand was clean and firm underfoot.

Over 50 hardy swimmers lined up on the beautiful, pristine Matarangi beach and just as many were
there to cheer the swimmers on.

Some of the onlookers were gleeful they were not taking part in this annual, chilly, dip and dive but pleased to watch.

After the swim, there was a drink of port or hot soup available for every swimmer and supporter, with the compliments of the Matarangi Beach Paper which has sponsored the swim for eleven years. It has become part of the culture and annual calendar of winter events for the Coromandel region. Well done Matarangi!