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Ikawai, South Island, New Zealand
Waihao River at Gum Tree Road (Don's Hole)
A natural river pool known locally as 'Don's Hole' with deep, cold alpine water and cliff-lined banks. Best suited for advanced swimmers confident with deep water and potential undertow. This is a popular but hazardous spot—always scout conditions and swim with others.
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Waihao River at Gum Tree Road (Don's Hole)
-44.7942, 171.0254
Details
- Location
- Ikawai, South Island, New Zealand
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- -44.7942, 171.0254