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If you want to get away from it all then head to the Ruatiti Domain, located in the Ruatiti Valley, north of Raetihi. It is available for freedom camping and toilet facilities, tap water and BBQs are provided. Perhaps best of all, there is no cell phone coverage! The Manganui o te Ao is also a renow...

This ring plain river drains an extensively developed agricultural catchment. The site is situated at Everett Park approximately 300 m downstream of the Kurapete Stream confluence.   It is a popular site for swimming, walking, picnicking and fishing. Please note that water quality can change dependi...

This site is unsafe for swimming due to flow conditions. For those who seek a little more adventure, this is a world class spot for white water kayaking competitions and events. Or just sit back and watch in the shaded picnic areas.

The Mangatutu Stream at Mangatutu Road site is a HBRC fresh water quality & ecology monitoring site.

Mangawhai Heads Campground is located inside Mangawhai Harbour. There is a tidal beachfront which is popular for swimming and wading.  A boat ramp and picnic areas are also available.

The surf beach at Mangawhai Heads is an exposed beach and point break popular for swimming, surfing and fishing.

Ruahine Dress Circle has been a popular swimming and picnic spot for over 100 years. Early settlers named this reserve from the fact that when they saw the surrounding cliffs; they were reminded of the dress circle in an opera house. There is a permanent waterfall from a side stream by the swimming...

Mapua Leisure Park is on the seaward side of Mapua, about 20 minutes drive north-west of Richmond. Access is via Toru Sreet causeway and either through the campground for patrons or around the foreshore. The main recreational use is swimming. The beach is usable at any time of the tide. Strong curre...

Maraetotara Falls is a popular summer swimming spot for locals and visitors alike. From the carpark on Maraetotara Road, you can get to the falls by heading down the wooden stairs and following the Maraetotara Historic Walk for about 10 minutes to the base of the waterfall.

Matakatia Bay is a quiet and very shallow beach on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. The beach stretches out 200 meters at low tide, making it a suitable swimming spot for young children. No facilities available. Boat ramp only accessible an hour on either side of high tides.

Matapouri is a popular spot for swimming, surfing and walking in the Tutukaka area.