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Accessed via the Murupara domain. The river at this site is adjacent to plantation forestry and is popular for swimming.

This wide river adjacent to the Te Teko township is flanked by large stockbanks and is popular for swimming and fishing.

A very popular camping and swimming spot during summer. This site is suitable for swimming following three or more days of no rainfall and if the river is clear.  This reserve is located at the northern end of the Cheltenham Hunterville Road just before State Highway 54 crosses the bridge to become...

Rapahoe beach is located 10 minutes drive north of Greymouth via Runanga. Rapahoe beach is over 2km long and is bound by the Point Elizabeth headland. The sandy beach provides an excellent location for surfing, swimming, fishing and walking when the conditions are suitable.

Sand beach with grassed area above the shore.

This narrow stretch of sandy beach is suitable for walking and is often safe for swimming. It can become dangerous with northwesterly swells. There are no toilets or changing facilities at this site and parking is extremely limited. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellington Regional Cou...

Located at the Marine Gardens this sandy beach is popular with swimmers and surfers. While often safe, it can become dangerous with northwesterly swells. There is plenty of parking, toilets and changing rooms at the beach front and a park close by. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Welling...

This narrow stretch of sandy beach is suitable for walking and swimming. While often safe, it can become dangerous with northwesterly swells. There are no toilets or changing facilities at this site and parking is limited. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Rec...

This swimming spot in the Hokianga Harbour is located in Rawene on Clendon Esplanade. There are public toilets and parking is available.

The beautiful Rere Falls with the nearby swimming hole and picnic area. Note - the water quality seldom meets health requirement levels and permanent signage warns of potential illness.

Sandy and popular with swimmers and surfers, Riversdale Beach is safe when there are only a small waves. However, large dangerous swells are common and bathers should watch out for rips and holes that can form quickly. This beach at this site is patrolled by surf life guards during summer. Toilets a...

A very popular family area in Riverton, Mitchell’s Bay is sheltered and reasonably family friendly, with nearby changing facilities and toilets.