Where do you like to go to relax and have fun in or by the water? Tell us about your favourite Taranaki beaches, rivers and lakes, and how you use them. You could win a two-night break for two at the newly rebuilt Pukeiti Lodge. Take part in our recreation survey
How do I find out if it is safe to swim at my favourite swimming spot?
Summer swimming season (Nov-Mar)
The health status of sites monitored by the Taranaki Regional Council is determined by the District Councils according to national guidelines and monitoring results. Check their websites or the Land Air Water Aoteroa (LAWA) website for more detail on recreational water quality in your area:
New Plymouth District Council - http://www.newplymouthnz.com/en/Residents/Attractions-and-Recreation/Can-I-Swim(external link)
Stratford District Council - http://www.stratford.govt.nz/council/services/environmental-health/bathing-water-quality(external link)
South Taranaki District Council - https://www.southtaranaki.com/Live/Safe-to-Swim/(external link)
LAWA: https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/swimming/(external link)
All year
The overall recreational risk for selected sites is available on the LAWA website(external link). It gives a general guide to water quality and is updated annually, based on data from the latest three years.