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Whangamarino River water quality site at Island Block Road. The streambed is soft bottomed here, consisting of silt. The waterway is sparsely lined with willows, but there is little in the way of shade in this section of the river. This site is at the downstream end of the nationally significant Wha...

Whangamarino River water quality site at Jefferies Rd Bridge. This site is at the end of the road on private land the substrate consists of silt and sand and the water clarity is often low. The riparian cover that is present consists of native trees.

This popular recreational area is found along the eastern side of Whanganui upstream of the Town Bridge. It is used more for boating and fishing than swimming. You will see jet skis, power boats, rowing skiffs, kayaks and sailing boats out on the river. There are numerous access points to the river...

This site is monitored by NIWA and is one of the original National River Water Quality Network (NRWQN) sites dating back to 1989.   

Pipiriki on the Whanganui River is hugely popular for canoeing and kayaking trips and is recognised as a locally significant trout fishery. Landuse in the catchment upstream is predominantly native bush

Te Maire on the Whanganui River is heavily utilised for canoeing and kayaking trips and is recognised as a locally significant trout fishery. Landuse in the catchment upstream is predominantly native bush.

This site is monitored by NIWA and is one of the original National River Water Quality Network (NRWQN) sites dating back to 1989.  

This site is located north of Parikino on the Whanganui River and it is valued as a locally significant trout fishery. Landuse in the catchment upstream is predominantly rural.

This popular recreational area is found along the eastern side of Whanganui and ranges from the Town Bridge area through to the river mouth. It is used more for boating and fishing than swimming. You will see jet skis, power boats, rowing skiffs, kayaks and sailing boats out on the river.

This site is located near Whakahoro just downstream of the confluence with the Rētāruke River and is very popular for canoeing and kayaking trips and is recognised as a locally significant trout fishery. Land use in the catchment upstream is predominantly rural. Please note, a temporary change in sa...

Whangape Stream water quality site at Rangiriri-Glen Murray Road. This monitoring site is downstream from Lake Whangape and flows into the Waikato River. The substrate consists of silt and the stream is generally turbid. Immediately around the site the banks are lined with poplars and willows.