intermediate
Wharepapa South, North Island, New Zealand
Waikato River - Waipapa Tailrace
Waipapa Tailrace on the Waikato River features flowing freshwater with consistent conditions from the hydro scheme and rural accessibility. Best for intermediate swimmers comfortable with river current and power station surroundings. Time your visit for stable flow periods and avoid swimming immediately after heavy rainfall upstream.

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Waikato River - Waipapa Tailrace
-38.3013, 175.6814
Details
- Location
- Wharepapa South, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -38.3013, 175.6814