Waterfall
Kitekite Falls
Piha, Auckland
Multi-tier waterfall with a big plunge pool, a short bush walk behind Piha.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
A pretty walk of around 40 minutes return leads to a waterfall that drops into a deep, swimmable pool. The track has some stream crossings and steps. Tracks in the Waitākere Ranges have had closures for kauri dieback, so check the current status before you drive out.
Good to know
- Check Auckland Council for current track status
- Clean footwear at the cleaning stations
- Take dry shoes for the stream crossings
- Best time
- Weekday mornings to avoid crowds; after rain the falls are at their best
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road to Glen Esk Road car park, then a bush track
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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