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Ōtaki Beach is an open sandy beach, popular among swimmers and surfers. The beach slopes gradually but does have the potential to be dangerous in poor conditions and small rips and holes are common. Ōtaki Beach provides both volunteer lifeguards during the weekends as well as professional lifeguards...

The Ōtaki River catchment is located to the northwest of the Kāpiti Coast District, just above Paraparaumu. The river  is one of  the largest to emerge from the Tararua Range, and flows in a westerly direction before discharging to the sea at Ōtaki Beach. The Ōtaki River supports a range of ecologi...

This site is located on the Ōtaki River just upstream of the old State Highway 1 bridge. Access to the site is via a gravel road which runs parallel to the northern bank of the Ōtaki River. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Recreational Water Quality Programme...

Otamure Bay is a popular swimming spot located near the Department of Conservation campground, just north of the Whananaki Township.

Otokia Creek can be prone to high bacteria levels from sources upstream. After calm weather, it is generally suitable for swimming, but after heavy rainfall this site can suffer from higher bacteria concentrations. We recommend you stay out of the water for 48 hours after heavy rain. Any warnings re...

Ōtūkaikino Creek is monitored for recreational water quality at a swimming hole just before the Creek enters the Waimakariri River.

Caution advised: The mouth of Ōwhiro Stream is situated along Ōwhiro Bay beach, with the freshwater flowing across the beach and into the ocean. The stream has a history of contamination and it is advisable to avoid contact with this freshwater discharge. Ōwhiro Bay is a wide sandy beach on Wellingt...

Pacific Bay is a small sheltered beach on the Tutukaka Coast popular for fishing and swimming.

Herbertville is a small settlement on the eastern coast of the lower Hawkes Bay area. The large promontory just north is Cape Turnagain. So named by Captain Cook who used the location as a well remembered point where he turned his ship and retraced his steps. Herbertville has a hotel /shop and campi...

Paekākāriki Beach is a large sandy beach popular with swimmers and surfers. It is safe under average conditions but becomes dangerous in large north to northwest swells which can hit the beach at regular intervals. The beach is patrolled in the summer. Parking is convenient with toilets and changing...

This sandy beach nestled in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Park and backed with large sand dunes. It is a popular spot for walking and swimming. While safe under average conditions, it can become dangerous in large north to northwest swells. The beach is not patrolled at this location but toilet facil...

Two part sandy beach (northern and southern Pah Beach) in Tryphena Harbour on Great Barrier Island. Suitable for swimming. Boat ramp and public toilets available.