Akitio Beach

Pacific Ocean
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Feb 2026

Akitio River

Estuary
Caution advised
Last sampled: 03 Feb 2026

Herbertville Beach

Pacific Ocean
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Feb 2026

Makakahi River

Eketahuna Motor Camp
Caution advised
Last sampled: 02 Feb 2026

Manawatu River

Weber Road
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Feb 2026

Manawatu River

Ferry Reserve
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Feb 2026

Manawatu River

Hopelands
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Feb 2026

Mangahao River

Marima Domain
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 02 Feb 2026

Mangahao River

Poplar Reserve
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 02 Feb 2026

Mangaore River

Mangahao Power Station
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Feb 2026

Mangatainoka River

SH2 Reserve
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 02 Feb 2026

Mangatainoka River

Pahiatua Town Bridge
Caution advised
Last sampled: 02 Feb 2026

Mangatainoka River

Scarborough Konini Road
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 02 Feb 2026

Pohangina River

Piripiri
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 04 Feb 2026

Waihi River

Falls
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Feb 2026

Wainui Stream

Herbertville
Caution advised
Last sampled: 03 Feb 2026

Water quality changes, so avoid swimming for 2 – 3 days after heavy rain.
See lawa.org.nz/swim for more info on popular swim spots.