intermediate
Te Araroa, North Island, New Zealand
Karakatuwhero River at SH35 Bridge
Karakatuwhero River at the SH35 Bridge in New Zealand's Bay of Islands provides freshwater river swimming with variable currents and cold water best suited for intermediate swimmers. River levels rise significantly after rain, creating dangerous conditions. Check local conditions and only swim after dry weather periods.
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Details
- Location
- Te Araroa, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -37.6256, 178.3346