intermediate
Upper Hutt, North Island, New Zealand

Hutt River at Birchville

Hutt River at Birchville in the North Island offers freshwater river swimming with moderate current and warm summer temperatures. Ideal for intermediate swimmers seeking accessible suburban river swimming near Wellington. Water levels fluctuate significantly; after rain the river becomes dangerously swift and discolored.

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Hutt River at Birchville

-41.0960, 175.1166

Details

Location
Upper Hutt, North Island, New Zealand
Type
river
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-41.0960, 175.1166

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