Swim New Zealand

Waterfall flowing into a deep green swimming hole in the bush-lined Waipu Gorge, Northland

Waipu Gorge Swimming Hole – Northland

A secluded bush gorge with a deep swimming hole below Piroa Falls, a five-minute walk off Waipū Gorge Road near the Brynderwyns.

Waipu Gorge Swimming Hole – Northland

A secluded bush gorge with a deep swimming hole below Piroa Falls, a five-minute walk off Waipū Gorge Road near the Brynderwyns.

Rainbow Falls waterfall plunging over a basalt cliff into a deep jade pool near Kerikeri, Northland

Rainbow Falls – Kerikeri, Northland

A 27-metre waterfall with rainbows in its mist, an easy 10-minute walk from the car park just outside Kerikeri.

Rainbow Falls – Kerikeri, Northland

A 27-metre waterfall with rainbows in its mist, an easy 10-minute walk from the car park just outside Kerikeri.

Raparapahoe Falls dropping into a deep emerald pool surrounded by native bush near Te Puke

Raparapahoe Falls – Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

A secluded waterfall and deep emerald swimming hole in native bush near Te Puke, reached by a short but very steep track.

Raparapahoe Falls – Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

A secluded waterfall and deep emerald swimming hole in native bush near Te Puke, reached by a short but very steep track.

Glowing turquoise water and waterweed at Putāruru Blue Spring on the Waihou River, Waikato

Putāruru Blue Spring – Waikato

Glowing turquoise water on an easy Waikato river walk. How to visit Putāruru Blue Spring, which entrance to use, and where you can swim.

Putāruru Blue Spring – Waikato

Glowing turquoise water on an easy Waikato river walk. How to visit Putāruru Blue Spring, which entrance to use, and where you can swim.