intermediate
Oakura, North Island, New Zealand
Oakura River at 200m u/s of mouth.
Oakura River at 200m upstream of mouth offers freshwater river swimming mixing tidal influences with inland current in North Island, New Zealand. This intermediate spot suits swimmers comfortable with tidal bore effects and variable water conditions. Time your visit for slack tide to avoid strong current flows from the river mouth.
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Oakura River at 200m u/s of mouth.
-39.1113, 173.9572
Details
- Location
- Oakura, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -39.1113, 173.9572