intermediate
Mercer, North Island, New Zealand
Waikato River - Mercer Bridge
The Waikato River at Mercer Bridge provides freshwater river swimming in the central North Island with moderate current and rural surroundings. Suited for intermediate swimmers comfortable with flowing water and natural conditions. Swim during lower flow periods and avoid after heavy rainfall when currents increase significantly.

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Details
- Location
- Mercer, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -37.2794, 175.0458