River levels, flow forecasts & water conditions for New Zealand's rivers.
Live river flow rates (m³/s, cumecs), river stage levels (m), flood warnings, and wild swimming, rafting & fly-fishing conditions across New Zealand rivers.
Featured New Zealand Rivers & Gauging Stations
Explore River Gauges by Region
Browse real-time flow telemetry (cumecs), river levels (metres), and recreation guides across North Island and South Island.
Northland
North Island · New Zealand
Auckland
North Island · New Zealand
Waikato
North Island · New Zealand
Bay of Plenty
North Island · New Zealand
Gisborne
North Island · New Zealand
Hawke's Bay
North Island · New Zealand
Taranaki
North Island · New Zealand
Manawatū-Whanganui
North Island · New Zealand
Wellington
North Island · New Zealand
Tasman
South Island · New Zealand
Nelson
South Island · New Zealand
Marlborough
South Island · New Zealand
West Coast
South Island · New Zealand
Canterbury
South Island · New Zealand
Otago
South Island · New Zealand
Southland
South Island · New Zealand
River Hydrology & Safety Guides
Understanding New Zealand River Levels: Cumecs, Gauge Height & Council Telemetry
Learn how to read New Zealand river monitoring gauges in cumecs (m³/s) and metres (m), and evaluate when Kiwi rivers are at baseflow, prime recreational volume, or flood alert stage.
New Zealand's Braided Rivers: Hydrology, Shingle Riverbeds & Canterbury Plains
Explore the rare geomorphic wonder of braided rivers like the Waimakariri, Rakaia, and Rangitata, and understand how mobile gravel bars, floods, and ecology shape these dynamic landscapes.
New Zealand Whitewater Grades, Rafting & Kayaking Safety Guide
A comprehensive guide to whitewater classifications (Grade I to VI), river rescue protocols, hydraulic hazards, and essential gear for paddling New Zealands world-famous rapids.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is New Zealand river level data updated?▼
River levels (metres) and discharge flows (m³/s, cumecs) are updated continuously using regional council hydrometric networks and open data across all 16 New Zealand regions.
What do the typical normal low and high flow ranges mean in cumecs?▼
In New Zealand, river flow is universally reported in cumecs (cubic metres per second, m³/s). Typical ranges represent baseline seasonal flows. Below typical low indicates scraping shallow riffles or minimum environmental flow restrictions, while flows exceeding typical high indicate flood spate with strong river hydraulics.
Is Riverable New Zealand suitable for white water rafting, trout fishing, and packrafting?▼
Yes! We provide tailored activity profiles for Wild Swimming & River Dipping, Canoe Touring & Packrafting (like the Whanganui River Journey), Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking (Kaituna, Shotover, Buller, Rangitata), and Wild Trout & Salmon Angling (sight-fishing solunar windows).
Can I embed Riverable New Zealand widgets on my tourism or kayak club website?▼
Yes! 100% free embeddable responsive widgets are available for river stations across New Zealand. Visit our Widgets page to configure iframe snippets.