Waterfall

Waitonga Falls

Ohakune, Manawatū-Whanganui

Tongariro National Park's tallest waterfall, 39 m, via an easy forest track.

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

The track climbs gently through mountain beech and kaikawaka forest to a 39 m drop, the tallest waterfall in Tongariro National Park. It's easy underfoot and takes about 80 minutes return from the Ohakune Mountain Road.

Good to know

  • Allow 80 minutes return
  • Wet, so bring a rain layer
Getting there
Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 1 hr 20 min (easy).

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