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20 Best Swimming Spots in New Zealand's North Island (2026 Guide)

20 Best Swimming Spots in New Zealand's North I...

Discover 20 of the best swimming spots across New Zealand's North Island, from geothermal hot springs to alpine waterfalls and hidden river pools.

20 Best Swimming Spots in New Zealand's North I...

Discover 20 of the best swimming spots across New Zealand's North Island, from geothermal hot springs to alpine waterfalls and hidden river pools.

Waiohine Gorge emerald river pools in Wairarapa New Zealand

Waiohine Gorge – Wairarapa, New Zealand

Swim at Waiohine Gorge in Wairarapa. Deep emerald pools, alpine-fed river water, and the iconic Waiohine Swing Bridge near Carterton.

Waiohine Gorge – Wairarapa, New Zealand

Swim at Waiohine Gorge in Wairarapa. Deep emerald pools, alpine-fed river water, and the iconic Waiohine Swing Bridge near Carterton.

Whakamōonie Swimming Hole – Hutt River, Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Whakamōonie Swimming Hole – Hutt River, Kaitoke...

Swim at Whakamōonie Swimming Hole in Kaitoke Regional Park. A deep Hutt River swimming spot near Wellington with crystal-clear water and forest surrounds.

Whakamōonie Swimming Hole – Hutt River, Kaitoke...

Swim at Whakamōonie Swimming Hole in Kaitoke Regional Park. A deep Hutt River swimming spot near Wellington with crystal-clear water and forest surrounds.

Swim at Wilkies Pools in Egmont National Park near Mount Taranaki. Alpine rock basins, rainforest walk access, and refreshing mountain plunge pools.

Wilkies Pools – Egmont National Park, Taranaki

Swim at Wilkies Pools in Egmont National Park near Mount Taranaki. Alpine rock basins, rainforest walk access, and refreshing mountain plunge pools.

Wilkies Pools – Egmont National Park, Taranaki

Swim at Wilkies Pools in Egmont National Park near Mount Taranaki. Alpine rock basins, rainforest walk access, and refreshing mountain plunge pools.

Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools – Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand

Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools – Taupō, Waikato, Ne...

Soak at Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools in Taupō. Free geothermal hot springs beside the Waikato River near Spa Thermal Park and Huka Falls.

Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools – Taupō, Waikato, Ne...

Soak at Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools in Taupō. Free geothermal hot springs beside the Waikato River near Spa Thermal Park and Huka Falls.

Rere Rockslide – Gisborne, East Coast, New Zealand

Rere Rockslide – Gisborne, East Coast, New Zealand

Slide down Rere Rockslide near Gisborne. A 60m natural sandstone waterslide with deep swimming pool on New Zealand’s East Coast.

Rere Rockslide – Gisborne, East Coast, New Zealand

Slide down Rere Rockslide near Gisborne. A 60m natural sandstone waterslide with deep swimming pool on New Zealand’s East Coast.