The community is being encouraged to put on their togs on October 4 and head down to the Little Blue Lake for an early morning dip to create awareness and raise funds for mental health.


The iconic attraction is one of 100 locations Australia-wide chosen to be part of the Cold Nips Australia Tour.


The Cold Nips movement is on a mission to host the largest community movement and mental health initiative by getting Australians down to their local body of water for a sunrise ‘dip, nip and sip’.


The aim of the tour is to complete 100 sunrise dips in 100 days while raising funds for its charity partner, the Happiness Co Foundation and inspire more Cold Nips communities.


The Little Blue Lake will mark day 64 of the tour, followed by Robe’s Town Beach on day 65.


Cold Nips all started when Jian Wong Yen and his mate Ryan Linton fell in love with all the good feels of a fresh morning dip at a beach in Perth.


“It was bang in the middle of winter, when we started a weekly routine of plunging into the ocean, sipping a coffee after and having some life chats,” the duo said.


“Our dip days quickly became our favourite. After a few weeks we thought, “Why do not we try share some of these good vibes?


“We discovered through our own experience of beginning the day with a sunrise dip, surrounded by good people and followed by chats over a warm brew, all before a work day began, held something special in its recipe.


“This inspired us to dig deeper into the meaning, and what we discovered is five values – connection, nature, discomfort, meaning and joy – which we can all focus on to live an epic and inspired life.


“We strongly believe there is much, much more to grab a hold of and experience in this one opportunity of a life, and it’s our mission and purpose to showcase this through Cold Nips.


“What started as a simple splash into the ocean, has quickly grown into so much more.”


The pair started Cold Nips in 2019 as a weekly gathering of likeminded people, which inspired them to create an Australian Tour.


“What if a simple idea could connect thousands of likeminded people. When you’re surrounded by a likeminded community, anything is achievable and everything is more enjoyable,” the duo said.


“It’s a now or never opportunity to really shape the already amazing Australian culture in a more community focused and connected way.


“The reality is, mental health related issues deeply connected to loneliness are getting worse, and I believe positive communities are a real preventative solution to helping Aussies live happier and healthier.”


Cold Nips’ mission is to promote wellbeing, understanding and positive mental health among people so they may live a happier, healthier and fuller life.


“It all starts with an early alarm, a shared cold water sunrise dip then followed by post sips and real connection over a cup of warmness,” the organisers said.


“We’re out here showcasing to you guys that you can choose to chase the discomfort and that it’s good for our health.


“After running these dips for five years and seeing the profound impact it can have on people’s mental health, we’re committed to 100 days straight of non-stop cold water dipping to get people to experience them.”


Donations from the tour will go towards Cold Nips charity partner Happiness Co Foundation where they will utilise the funds to continue and expand their work in preventative mental health.


For more tour information and to sign up, visit www.coldnips.com.au/australian-tour