Can I swim here? Latest recreational water quality results

Arahura River

SH6 Bridge
Fair
Long-term grade

Buller River

Shingle Beach
Caution advised
Last sampled: 14 Mar 2023

Buller River

Marrs Beach
Caution advised
Last sampled: 14 Mar 2023

Carters Beach

Campground Beach Access
Good
Long-term grade

Cobden Beach

Bright Street West End
Good
Long-term grade

Grey River

Taylorville Swimming Hole
Caution advised
Last sampled: 14 Mar 2023

Kaniere River

Kaniere-Kokatahi Road Bridge
Poor
Long-term grade

Karoro Beach

at surf club
Good
Long-term grade

Lake Brunner

Cashmere Bay
Good
Long-term grade

Lake Brunner

Iveagh Bay
Good
Long-term grade

Lake Brunner

Moana
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 14 Mar 2023

Lake Mahinapua

Shanghai Bay
Good
Long-term grade

Nelson Creek

Swimming Hole Reserve
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 14 Mar 2023

North Beach

Tip Head Rd steps
Good
Long-term grade

Rapahoe Beach

End of Statham Street
Fair
Long-term grade

Seven Mile Creek

SH6 Rapahoe
Poor
Long-term grade

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.