Kaupokonui River

at Beach Domain
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Manganui River

at Everett Park
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Oakura River

at Corbett Park
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Patea River

at Patea boat ramp
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Patea River

at King Edward Park Scout Den
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Te Henui Stream

at stream mouth
Unsuitable for swimming

Timaru Stream

at end of Weld Road
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Tongaporutu River

at boat ramp
Caution advised
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Urenui River

at river mouth
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Waingongoro River

250m u/s of mouth at Ohawe Beach
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Waingongoro River

at Taumata Park
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Waitara River

at Town Wharf
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Waitara River

at Bertrand Road
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Waiwhakaiho River

adjacent to Lake Rotomanu
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

Waiwhakaiho River

at Merrilands Domain
Caution advised

Waiwhakaiho River

at Meeting of the Waters
Unsuitable for swimming
Last sampled: 21 Mar 2023

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.