River Gauges Terms and Conditions

The information provided within this site should only be used as a guide. VUCC and it's committee members assume no responsibility to any persons being injured, serious or otherwise, or damage to any equipment, caused by entering a river based on information presented in this website.

The gauge data provided on this website was collected by the Greater Wellington and Horizons Regional Councils and has not been verified. Gauges can at times be out of calibration.

Check the date and time of the gauge reading, which may not be up to date. Where stated that a gauge is reading above a minimum flow, does not imply that the river is at a safe level to paddle.

Please check out local conditions when arriving at the put in.

Do not paddle a river alone, make sure that you tell a friend or family member of your trip details including start and estimated finishing times, only paddle a river within your capabilities, and make sure that you have adequate and suitable equipment for the trip.