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Waihao River at Gum Tree Flat Road (Don's Hole)

Waihao River at Gum Tree Flat Road (Don's Hole) is a recreational swimming hole in the the Waimate area.

This site is monitored for recreational water quality during the summer months only.

A popular pooled site for swimming, however the water quality here does not meet recreational water quality standards.

During the summer months, potentially toxic cyanobacteria mats may pose a public health risk at this site. For up to date warnings visit https://ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/cyanobacteria-warnings/benthic-cyanobacteria-river-warnings/

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