Can I swim here? Recreational season guide

Hamurana Stream

Hamurana Road
Fair
Long-term grade

Kaituna River

Okere Falls Scenic Reserve
No recent data

Kaituna River

Rotoiti Outlet
Unsuitable for swimming
Issued: 24 Feb 2023

Lake Okareka

Steep St Reserve
Good
Long-term grade

Lake Okaro

Boat Ramp
Good
Long-term grade

Lake Rerewhakaaitu

Homestead Arm
Good
Long-term grade

Lake Rotoehu

Otautu Bay
No recent data

Lake Rotoehu

Kennedy Bay
Poor
Long-term grade

Lake Rotoiti

Okawa Bay
Good
Long-term grade

Lake Rotoiti

Hinehopu
Excellent
Long-term grade

Lake Rotoiti

Otaramarae
No recent data

Lake Rotoiti

Gisborne Point
Excellent
Long-term grade

Lake Rotoiti

Te Weta Bay
No recent data

Lake Rotorua

Hamurana
Poor
Long-term grade

Lake Rotorua

Holdens Bay
Poor
Long-term grade

Lake Rotorua

Ngongotaha
Poor
Long-term grade

Lake Rotorua

Mourea
No recent data

Lake Tarawera

Rangiuru Bay
Excellent
Long-term grade

Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)

Main beach
Fair
Long-term grade

Ngongotaha Stream

Railway Bridge
Unsuitable for swimming
Issued: 28 Mar 2022

Ohau Channel

SH33
Unsuitable for swimming
Issued: 24 Feb 2023

Puarenga Stream

Whakarewarewa
Poor
Long-term grade

Utuhina Stream

Lake Road
Unsuitable for swimming
Issued: 28 Mar 2022

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.