Wairarapa Swimming and Surfing spots
When it’s hot in the Wairarapa you just have to take the plunge! These are some top Wairarapa swimming and surfing spots, including a few hidden gems too.
Check out Water Safety NZ to stay safe in the water, and be sure to check the mountain forecast as rain can make river levels rise suddenly. Check the water quality - this is updated daily.


River
Bucks Road Campsite

Surfing
Cape Palliser

Pool
Carterton Swimming Pool

Beach | Surfing
Castlepoint

River
Double Bridges

Pool
Featherston Swimming Pool

River
Gladstone Public Reserve

River
Goose Neck

Pool
Greytown Swimming Pool

River
Kaituna

River
Kokotau Reserve

Pool
Martinborough Swimming Pool

River
Morisons Bush

Beach | Surfing
Riversdale

River
Ruamahanga River, Martinborough

River
Tauwharenīkau River

River
The Cliffs

Surfing
Tora

Pool
Trust House Recreation Centre Pools

River
Waiohine Gorge

Surfing
White Rock










































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