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Governors Bay is a small secluded bay in the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound/Totaranui.  The golden sandy beach with a DOC Scenic Reserve as a backdrop is a popular swimming spot. Access to Governors Bay is via a 5 minute walk. Governors bay is sheltered with minimal wave action and current, howe...

The Taylorville Swimming Hole is 10 minutes north of Greymouth. It is located off the Grey River and is accessed from Taylor Street in Taylorville township. The swimming hole is a great place for swimming and dog walking when conditions are suitable.

The Hae Hae Te Moana River is a small hill-fed river under the foothills near Geraldine.

The Hae Hae Te Moana Gorge is a hill-fed river site located at the foothills near Geraldine.

The Hakataramea River is a hill-fed stream near Kurow and the Waitaki River.  Recreational water quality is monitored near the SH82 bridge.

This is the most popular swimming beach in Halfmoon Bay, with varied surf depending on wind direction.

Long, flat, sandy beach right in the township of Oban.

The Hamanatua Stream is located at Okitu, Wainui Beach. The total catchment area is 9km2 and more than two thirds of this area is within the Te Rimu catchment.

This small but picturesque gravel beach gently grades into sandy Evans Bay. Bounded by boatsheds and a redeveloped park this beach is sheltered and calm, often with yachts moored not far off shore. Parking, changing facilities and toilets are conveniently located along the beach front. A boat ramp c...

The Hātea River begins as the Waitaua Stream which originates just north of Kamo. It then flows southeast through Tikipunga and over Whangarei Falls, before flowing through Mair Park into Whangarei Harbour. The upper catchment contains some mixed beef and sheep farming, however, the majority of the...

The Hātea River begins as the Waitaua Stream just north of Kamo, and flows southeast through Tikipunga and Mair Park into Whangarei Harbour. This short river, 17 km long, has a mixture of land uses in the catchment including urban, native forest and pastoral land.

Gentle short stretch of beach north of Orewa. Walk along the beach and cliffs at low tide. Suitable for swimming and kayaking. Boat ramp.