Can I swim here? Recreational season guide

Manawatu River

Ahimate Beach (Waitoetoe Park)
Poor
Long-term grade

Pohangina River

Totara Reserve
Poor
Long-term grade

Rangitikei River

Mangaweka
Poor
Long-term grade

Waihi River

Falls
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.