intermediate
Takaka, North Island, New Zealand
Takaka River at Paynes Ford
A scenic river swimming hole in a natural reserve with cool freshwater and a sandy bottom surrounded by native forest. Intermediate swimmers will enjoy the scenic setting and moderate current; the ford crossing area provides accessible entry points. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, so scout the spot before entering as depth can vary considerably.
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Takaka River at Paynes Ford
-40.8825, 172.8100
Details
- Location
- Takaka, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -40.8825, 172.8100