Category: Waterfalls

Nicols Falls, Dunedin, OTAGO

This is one of my favourite spots in Dunedin. It’s a relatively short walk (though fairly steep) and not many people know about it for some reason. It is definitely a “hidden gem” in lush native forest, which isn’t super common around Dunedin. There is also a great spot for glow worms if you go […]

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Marokopa Falls, WAIKATO

We wandered to this waterfall over Easter weekend while we were staying in Te Anga on a friends family farm. (Said farm has its own private waterfall, which I’ve included some snaps of below). Track Facts Easy walk, kid friendly (but there are steps so not stroller friendly) Just over 1km return 20min walk time […]

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Bridal Veil Falls, WAIKATO

This beautiful walk is just outside Raglan, a must visit little town I can’t believe I haven’t visited until now! Track Facts 40 minute walk (to the bottom of the falls and back) 2.6km 261 steps moderate level of fitness required kid friendly & part of the kiwi guardians campaign easy option: 10 minute to […]

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Waitanguru Falls, WAITOMO

Well, it’s been a hot minute thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns, but I finally made it to waterfall number 7 of the year (just in time before the country went back into level 2 and Auckland went into lockdown) . If you’ve read some of my other posts you might know that one of the goals […]

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Maraetotara Falls, HAWKES BAY

This is a sweet little waterfall in the Hawke’s Bay that requires a day trip to the beach to really make the most of the roadie out there. The great thing is that you don’t have to hike to the falls (it’s maybe a 5min walk from the road) but you do need to know […]

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Tawhai Falls, TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK

This year (2018) I set the goal for myself to learn how to snowboard in the winter, and learn how to surf in the summer. In the summer time of 2017/18 I had my second ever surfing lesson (my first being at age 15 ) while on Christmas holiday in and around Cape Town, South […]

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