Discover New Zealand's best swimming spots this summer with LAWA, featuring water quality information for over 870 beaches, rivers and lakes.
Water quality is regularly tested from November to March in most regions, while predicted water quality results are available year-round for Northland, Auckland and Wellington to help you decide where and when to swim.
Want to find out more? Select a site to see its water quality history, nearby facilities, how to get there, and the science behind the data.
Desktop users can use the interactive map to find the perfect spot!
LAWA is the most comprehensive and up to date source of recreational water quality information for New Zealand. LAWA provides this information so you can use it as a guide to decide where and when to swim. Please note that water quality monitoring results are representative at the time of sampling. Water quality can change over time, especially during periods of significant rain or from unexpected pollution events. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant council or choose another site to swim. Water quality results from weekly monitoring are not intended to provide a guide on suitability for swimming outside the recreational bathing season (around November to March for most regions). LAWA takes no responsibility for the accuracy of information presented, and accepts no liability for actions taken of others based on this information.
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