WaterfallHidden gem
Whataroa Falls
Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
A cascading waterfall in Ōtanewainuku forest, reached by a two-hour return bush walk.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A track climbs through rimu and tawa forest to a series of cascades. It's much less visited than Tauranga's well-known swim spots, so it's easy to find a quiet corner for lunch beside the stream.
Good to know
- Allow about two hours return
- Wear proper shoes, the track is muddy
- Water is cold, bring a towel if you plan to dip
- Best time
- Summer morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Bush track in Ōtanewainuku Forest, south of Tauranga
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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