This site is located in Kaitoke Regional Park, in the upper reaches of the Hutt catchment. The Pakuratahi River is a tributary of the Hutt River and drains the northern part of the catchment. The site is publicly accessible from the Eastern Hutt Road or the Hutt River Trail, and is a popular picnic spot. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Recreational Water Quality Programme, which is specifically designed to inform the public about the suitability of various sites across the region for swimming and other recreational activities.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

More Information

• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Pakuratahi River at Forks and 8,000 other beaches.