Waikato River Suggest edit

The Waikato River is New Zealand's longest river, flowing through the North Island. It offers unique freshwater diving experiences, showcasing a variety of aquatic life and riverine environments.

Diving in the Waikato River typically involves exploring submerged structures, natural formations, and the diverse flora and fauna found in freshwater ecosystems. Visibility can vary significantly depending on water conditions.

• Visibility: 2.0–10.0 m Suggest edit
• Currents: Mild Suggest edit
• Surge: None Suggest edit
• Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
• Water temp (winter): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit

• Entry: Shore Suggest edit
• Permits required: No Suggest edit
• Bottom types:
  sand gravel rocks Suggest edit