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Urquharts Bay is a popular swimming spot located in the Whangarei Harbour.

Wai-iti Beach, located in North Taranaki, is a popular swimming spot over the summer period. Located at the end of Beach Road, it's just a stone's through from the local baches and campground. The Wai-iti Stream and the Papatiki Stream both enter the sea at the southern and northern ends of the beac...

Small stream with fairly steep banked access and some man made obstacles. Not suitable for swimming / recreation.

The Waiau Uwha River above the Waiau bridge is located on a tributary as it flows into the Waiau Uwha River near the Waiau township, on the south bank. This site is no longer monitored for recreational water quality. We now monitor in the main stem Waiau Uwha River (Waiau River at Waiau site).

The Waiau Uwha River at Leslie Hills Bridge site is located in a narrow part of a braided river bed. An irrigation intake at this site means swimming is not advised here

This alpine-fed river site is located at the Waiau River bridge on SH 1, near Parnassus.

The Waihao River at Black Hole is a recreational reserve near the Waimate Gorge. This site is monitored for recreational water quality during the summer months only.

This site is currently monitored once a month for toxic algae. Please be advised that toxic algae mats can be extensive at this site. For more information  https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/swimming-water-quality/toxic-algae/ The Waihao River is primary a hill-fed river in...

Waihao River at Gum Tree Flat Road (Don's Hole) is a recreational swimming hole in the the Waimate area. This site is monitored for recreational water quality during the summer months only.

Waihirere Domain is 14km from Gisborne city centre off Back Ormond Road on Waihirere Road.   It's an iconic destination reserve for the region.  It's approximately 52.82 hectares in size and is comprised of hill-slopes and cliffs lining part of the upper catchment of the Waihirere Stream.The souther...

The Waihopai river passes through Craiglochart at a site about 30 minutes' drive south west of Blenheim. There are a gravel and stone beach area and a swimming hole at the site.

Waiinu Beach is located near the boundary between Taranaki and Whanganui. There is a small settlement and campground at the beach, and it is a popular spot for swimming and fishing.