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Woodbury, South Island, New Zealand
Waihi River at Waihi Gorge
A South Island river gorge swim with dramatic scenery, cold alpine water, and potentially strong currents. Advanced swimmers only; the gorge setting creates hazardous conditions with limited exit options. Scout conditions thoroughly and only swim during low-flow periods.
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Waihi River at Waihi Gorge
-44.0028, 171.1569
Details
- Location
- Woodbury, South Island, New Zealand
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- -44.0028, 171.1569