Recreation information has moved to the "Can I Swim Here?" section of LAWA
The lower Hakataramea River is fed by a number of small tributary streams in the Hakataramea Valley, and flows into the Waitaki River below Lake Waitaki
During the summer months, potentially toxic cyanobacteria mats may pose a public health risk at this site. For up to date warnings visit http://ecan.govt.nz/services/online-services/monitoring/swimming-water-quality/Pages/river-warnings.aspx