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Wairau at Ferry Bridge

Wairau at Ferry bridgeThe Wairau River at the Ferry Road bridge in Spring Creek is a popular swimming site. There is a small sandy beach and a parking and picnic area.

The banks are tree-lined with mainly willows. The average yearly rainfall for the area is 700mm. Water quality is affected by rainfall.

Suitability for Recreation Grade (SFRG)

Fair

Graph of Recreational Monitoring Results

Summer 2010-11

Wairau at Ferry Bridge 2010-11 Graph

Summer 2009-10

Wairau at Ferry Bridge 2009-10 Graph

Wairau at Ferry Bridge 2008-09 Graph