WaterfallHidden gem

Acland Falls

Rangitata Gorge, Canterbury

A short track to a 14 m waterfall from Clarke Flat or Te Wanahu Flat.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min

A 14 m waterfall reached by a 25 to 30 minute track from Clarke Flat or Te Wanahu Flat, up the Rangitata valley. A quiet side trip off the main tourist trail.

Good to know

  • River can be high after rain
Getting there
Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 25-30 min (easy).

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