Waterfall
Wairere Falls
Matamata, Waikato
The North Island's tallest waterfall, reached by a steep 2-hour return track.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
A 153 m drop in two tiers in the Kaimai Range. The walk includes sections of steep stairs and a lookout near the top. A solid workout with a big payoff.
Good to know
- Wear sturdy shoes
- Go early to avoid the heat
- Keep to the track
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road to car park at the track start
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
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