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This large sandy beach is popular with swimmers, walkers and surfers. Plenty of parking is located next to a beach access point off Ara Kuaka Road but no facilities are present at this site.  This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Recreational Water Quality Monitor...

The water quality at this site is monitored all year round, but more frequently during the summer months. A safe and popular swimming beach. It usually has the most gentle surf out of all Gisborne beaches and is ideal for learning to surf. Waikanae Holiday Park offers beachfront accommodation.

This large sandy beach is popular with swimmers, walkers and surfers. Parking is located near the beach access point by the tennis courts on Tutere St, and public toilets nearby. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Programme...

This large sandy beach is popular with swimmers, walkers and surfers. Plenty of parking is located next to a beach access point off William Street but no facilities are present at this site. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Recreational Water Quality Monitori...

The Waikanae River is located 50 kilometres north of Wellington on the Kāpiti Coast. The river flows from the Tararua Ranges and drains a total catchment area of 125 kilometres before discharging into the sea at Waikanae beach. The river is a popular recreational spot for swimming, fishing, camping...

The Waikanae River at Jim Cooke Park is located in the lower reaches of the river, just outside the township of Waikanae. The site is easily accessed from the walk and cycle path that runs along the river, as well as through Jim Cooke Memorial Park. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellin...

The Waikanae River at Old State Highway 1 is located in the middle reaches of the Waikanae River, and can be accessed from a gravel path on the south side of the Old State Highway 1 Bridge. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Recreational Water Quality Programme...

A grass verge leading down to a muddy beach of the river, this swimming spot is beside the scenic river walk and cycle track. Water quality is tested weekly over the summer period (between November and March). Outside these months, the water is tested monthly.

A grass verge leading down to a muddy beach of the river, this swimming spot is beside the scenic river walk and cycle track. Water quality is tested weekly over the summer period (between November and March). Outside these months, the water is tested monthly.

In front of the Hamilton Rowing Club this site is very popular for rowing. A scenic walking and cycling track follows the banks of the river beside this swimming spot. Water quality is tested weekly over the summer period (between November and March). Outside these months, the water is tested monthl...

This swimming spot is between Te Parapara Paa and the Hamilton East Cemetery at the Hamilton Gardens. There is a sandy beach and a jetty used by swimmers and boats. Water quality is tested weekly over the summer period (between November and March). Outside these months, the water is tested monthly.

A reserve with designated campsites, this is a popular site for swimmers, campers and also bikers on Waikato River Trails. Available facilities include a playground, toilet block, boat ramp and jetty. During summer, blooms of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) can turn the water bright green. If the w...