Hamurana Stream

Hamurana Road
Fair
Long-term grade

Kaituna River

Okere Falls Scenic Reserve
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 22 Apr 2025

Kaituna River

Rotoiti Outlet
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 22 Apr 2025

Lake Okareka

Steep St Reserve
Fair
Long-term grade

Lake Okaro

Boat Ramp
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 22 Apr 2025

Lake Rerewhakaaitu

Homestead Arm
Good
Long-term grade

Lake Rotoehu

Otautu Bay
Caution advised
Last sampled: 22 Apr 2025

Lake Rotoehu

Kennedy Bay
Caution advised
Last sampled: 22 Apr 2025

Lake Rotoiti

Okawa Bay
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 22 Apr 2025

Lake Rotoiti

Hinehopu
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 22 Apr 2025

Lake Rotoiti

Otaramarae
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 22 Apr 2025

Lake Rotoiti

Gisborne Point
Excellent
Long-term grade

Lake Rotoiti

Te Weta Bay
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 22 Apr 2025

Lake Rotorua

Hamurana
Poor
Long-term grade

Lake Rotorua

Waingaehe/Holdens Bay
Poor
Long-term grade

Lake Rotorua

Ngongotaha
Poor
Long-term grade

Lake Rotorua

Mourea
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 22 Apr 2025

Lake Tarawera

Rangiuru Bay
Excellent
Long-term grade

Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)

Main beach
Good
Long-term grade

Ngongotaha Stream

Railway Bridge
Unsuitable for swimming

Ohau Channel

SH33
Fair
Long-term grade

Puarenga Stream

Whakarewarewa
Poor
Long-term grade

Utuhina Stream

Lake Road
Unsuitable for swimming

Utuhina Stream

Pukehangi Road
Poor
Long-term grade

Waiteti Stream

SH36
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.