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Opihi River at Saleyards Bridge

This hill-fed lower site is typical of Canterbury plains hill-fed braided rivers with moderate flows and a gravel bed. Located near the township of Pleasant Point and the Stratheona hut community.

This site is monitored for recreational water quality during the summer months  only.

A walking track on the stopbanks follows alongisde the river and is popular for dog walkers. Care must be taken during the warmer months where there have been potentially toxic algal blooms in the past with associated warnings.

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