Warnings and Alerts

This site can be unsafe for swimming because the river’s current is strong, the riverbed gets deep quickly, and the river changes often and unpredictably. We recommend people exercise extreme caution at this site. Swimming in a river is not like swimming in a pool or in the sea. If in doubt, stay ou...

Unstable cliffs at this site increase the risk of rockfall, which can cause serious injury. Exercise caution and good judgment when swimming here, and avoid areas directly beneath the cliff face.

CAUTION: Increased cliff hazard risk at the Kererū campground. Exercise caution and best judgement when swimming at this location and avoid the area directly underneath the cliff face. Unstable cliffs at the Kahikatea campground make this spot unsuitable for swimming and we strongly discourage users...

Trees at this site are unstable and pose a hazard over the river. Please exercise caution when visiting this site.