This site is located 5km east of Brightwater and about 1.5km upstream of Wairoa at Irvines
The Lee Reserve is one of the most popular river swimming sites in Tasman with 400-500 visitors per day during peak summer periods. In addition to swimming, kayaking and tubing on this river are common.
Can I Swim Here?
Recreation information has moved to the "Can I Swim Here?" section of LAWA