Swimming

New Zealand’s beautiful beaches, rivers and lakes make great swim spots, but they can be very dangerous. Make sure you use the Water Safety Code as a guide for essential preparation and check out the links below – including safety tips for New Zealand waters.

Swimming, Beaches & Rivers Links:

Water Safety NZ – Swimming
Water Safety NZ – Pool Safety
Surf Life Saving New Zealand – Find a Beach – public safety
Water Safety NZ – Beach Safety
Water Safety NZ – Rivers
Mountain Safety Council – River Safety
WaterSafe Auckland – Community Safety information
WaterSafe Auckland – information about aquatic education for schools
Swimming New Zealand – State Kiwi Swim Safe Programme

Activities and Resources for Kids:

WaterSafe Auckland – Beach Safety Game (for kids)
WaterSafe Auckland – Pool Safety Game (for kids)

Water Safety NZ: Recreation Advice
Information on safe recreational water activities.
Surf Life Saving NZ: Fact Sheets
Information about waves, tides & rips.
Mountain Safety Council: River Safety
Information about crossing New Zealand rivers safely
Coastguard NZ
Safety information & education, plus maritime rescue services.
Maritime NZ: Recreational Boating
Everything you need to know about safe recreational boating in New Zealand.
LINZ: Tide Predictions
Tide predictions for New Zealand waters.
Biosecurity NZ: Didymo
Details on how to stop didymo from spreading.

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