WaterfallHidden gem
Waiotemarama Falls
Opononi, Northland
A 20 m waterfall in Hokianga rainforest, half an hour on an easy track.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Short, easy track through lush Hokianga forest to a 20 m cascade, a handy leg-stretch on the drive between Opononi and the Waipoua kauri. Swim if it's warm and the flow is gentle.
Good to know
- Combine with the Waipoua forest stops
- Wear shoes you can get wet
- Check river flow before swimming
- Getting there
- Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 30 mins (easiest).
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