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This site is at the Horahora domain boat ramp where the lake is surrounded by a grassy verge with a few sparse willows, oaks, eucalyptus and cabbage trees. The lake is used extensively over summer for water sports such as water-skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, rowing and swimming. Cyanobacterial samp...

This site is at the Mangakino boat ramp. Lake Maraetai is used extensively over summer for swimming and fishing. Cyanobacterial samples are taken during swimming season (November to March). These can rapidly bloom to harmful levels. Play it safe - if you can see blooms avoid contact and choose anoth...

Within Hammond Park this site is popular for swimmers, dog walkers and bikers of all ages. This swimming spot is also within the archaeological site, River Terrace Paa. Water quality is tested weekly over the summer period (between November and March). Outside these months, the water is tested month...

Cyanobacterial samples are taken during swimming season (November to March). These can rapidly bloom to harmful levels. Play it safe - if you can see blooms avoid contact and choose another site to swim. Water samples are collected using a bucket off the bridge, the black disk and blue-green algae s...

The Pukete Boat Ramp is a popular ramp used to launch boats, rowing boats and jet skis. This ramp is situated north of Pukete road. Water quality is tested weekly over the summer period (between November and March). Outside these months, the water is tested monthly.

This historic piece of Hamilton is situated north of Dey’s Dog Park with BBQ facilities and scenic views of the Waikato River. Rocks planted on the bank with steps for easy access down to the river. Water quality is tested weekly over the summer period (between November and March). Outside these mon...

The wide river is lined with willows at this point and the river bed consists largely of sand. It is important that you use your own judgement before getting into the water.  Avoid swimming for at least 2 - 3 days after heavy or prolonged rain, even for sites that usually have good water quality. D...

Waikawa Bay is a suburb of Picton in the inner Queen Charlotte Sound/Totaranui. A reserve and playground adjacent to the sheltered waters of Waikawa Bay Beach make it a great place for families to spend a sunny summer afternoon. With little or no wave action and current the bay is a safe swimming sp...

The Waikawa Estuary is at the very South of the Horizons Region, just North of Otaki. To get there you turn towards the coast on SH1 at Waikawa Beach Road.

The Waikouaiti River at Bucklands is a popular reserve for camping and has good swimming holes. It is in a rural catchment.

Sandy beach with waves. Suitable for swimming and surfing

Waikutakuta/Robin Hood Bay is a large open bay with designated areas for campervans and tents. Located at the Northern end of Waikutakuta/Robin Hood Bay, the sampling site is a gently sloping sandy beach. A track down to the beach allows vehicle access to the beach to launch boats. In 2017, naturali...