Waiau Falls

Waiau Falls tumbles into a clear pool in native bush, a short walk from the roadside car park on the 309 Road. It's a favourite with locals and day-trippers for a cooling dip. DOC links the falls with a short walk to a kauri grove lookout, so you can see both in one stop.

Good to know

• The 309 Road is narrow and mostly gravel, so drive slowly
• From the car park you walk a gravel road with blind corners, watch for cars
• Combine with the kauri grove lookout and the Waterworks further along

Best time

Summer afternoon

Open

All year

Getting there

Gravel 309 Road between Coromandel and Whitianga, car park then a short walk

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.