WaterfallHidden gem

Āniwaniwa Falls

Lake Waikaremoana, Hawke's Bay

Three-tier falls near the Waikaremoana visitor centre, on a short walk through Te Urewera.

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

The Āniwaniwa Stream tumbles in a series of drops through the forest, with a bridge and lookouts along the way. It's the easiest introduction to Te Urewera and a good stop before or after a lake cruise or a day on the Great Walk.

Good to know

  • Pair it with nearby Papakorito Falls
  • Check road conditions, SH38 is long and partly unsealed
Best time
Morning, after rain
Open
All year
Getting there
Short walk from the Āniwaniwa visitor centre area
Vehicles
Fine in any car

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