Depending on the time of year and weather events, we can have the river in full flood, a trickle of a stream or something in between. We and guests have bathed in the pool part of the river and paddled upstream. 1000’s of people use canoes and kayaks here:

Most users conclude the river is very safe.  However we would strongly suggest children, or unstable adults of any kind should be supervised at all times – especially the non-swimmers!