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Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Rakaia River At Gorge
Rakaia River At Gorge in Canterbury is a powerful river with braided channels, strong currents, and cold alpine water suitable only for advanced swimmers with river experience. The dramatic gorge setting is visually stunning but demands serious respect for water conditions. Only attempt swimming here with expert knowledge of river dynamics.
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Rakaia River At Gorge
-43.5180, 171.6576
Details
- Location
- Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- -43.5180, 171.6576