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The Waipuka Stream discharges to Ocean Beach. While the Waipuka Stream is unsuitable for recreation, Ocean Beach is a popular golden sand beach with weekend lifeguard patrols from November until March. Because this site can be influenced by both salt and freshwater, the salinity determines whether E...

The Wairarawa Stream is publically accessible from the beach at Waitarere Township. It is generally an extremely small stream unsuitable for swimming or fishing, though the surrounding beach is suitable for picnicing, walking, etc. During summer this stream often shrinks to the point that it is no l...

Wairau Outlet is a good spot for a walk. Swimming, collecting shellfish, and fishing are not recommended due to poor water quality.

A great spot for swimming and sunbathing on the large rocky outcrops, tributaries of the Wairoa flow through this bolder landscape forming the spectacular Mclaren Falls. Parking and easy public access.

The Wairoa River in the northern Hawke’s Bay is the region's largest with an area of 3,563 square kilometres.   The land-use in the catchment is mostly farming, predominantly hill country sheep and beef farming. Forestry is the second largest land-use. The river is popular for water skiing, sailing,...

The Wairoa River flows through the Wairoa township and is used for waka ama, waterskiing, swimming, rowing, jetskiing and other boating.  A nearby destination playground is popular with families and a cycle/walking trail heads to the coast. Because this site can be influenced by both salt and freshw...

The estuary in the lower part of the Wairoa River is used for yachting and swimming.  A cycle and walking trail nearby connects with the Wairoa township.  Because this site can be influenced by both salt and freshwater the salinity determines whether E. coli or Enterococci is measured.

The site is situated in the lower tidal reaches of this large river, around 2km upstream of the river mouth. There are consented treated waste discharges from dairy ponds in the catchment upstream of the site, particularly in the Manganui River sub catchment.  This site is used for swimming, whiteba...

This site is located at the bottom of the Waiwhakaiho River, near the coastal walkway and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge. The Waiwhakaiho drains an extensively developed farmland catchment and flows through six kilometres of urban New Plymouth before reaching this popular recreational area, which is about 700m...

The Meeting of the Waters refers to the confluence, or joining, of the Waiwhakaiho River and Mangorei stream. It is a popular swim spot during the summer months, with rapids and a swimming hole.  Please note that water quality can change depending on weather. Don't swim if the water is murky or smel...

The Waiwhakaiho River drains an extensively developed farmland catchment and flows through two kilometres of urban New Plymouth before reaching this popular domain and recreational area, which is nearly 4 km from the sea. It is a popular site for swimming, walking or picnicking on the banks of the r...

This site is located in the mid Wakapuaka catchment at the Hira township, with the Lud and Teal River confluences upstream. The site has high recreational values with a picnic area and swimming holes in the Hira Reserve.