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𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘡𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥: Dreamiest Waterfall Finds
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items From peaceful forest trails to powerful roadside viewpoints, New Zealand’s waterfalls offer something for every kind of explorer. You’ll find everything from roaring torrents that shake the air to gentle cascades tucked away in quiet corners of the b...
Just a few minutes’ walk from the road through lush gorge bush, you’ll find a fan-shaped waterfall cascading into a clear swimming hole that often feels like your own private retreat. With its tiered drops and natural pool, it’s a stunning spot to pa...
Owharoa Falls in Waikato
This is by far the most impressive and largest waterfall I’ve ever come across—it honestly stops you in your tracks. The sheer power of the water, the mist in the air, and the roar as it crashes down all come together to create something really speci...
Shine Falls in Hawkes Bay
Here is one of Hawke’s Bay’s best-kept secrets—a tranquil waterfall cutting through lush native bush, with a refreshing swimming hole nestled at the base. It’s just a short, easy walk from the road, and along the way you’ll find remnants of an old po...
Maraetotara Falls in Hawkes Bay
Tucked away just outside Putāruru in the South Waikato, this walk is ideal for first-timers and seasoned walkers alike. It’s short enough for a relaxed afternoon stroll but rewards you with scenery that feels straight out of a fantasy novel. And unli...
Blue Spring in Waikato
Viewed by millions on screens around the globe, be one of the many thrill-seekers to ride Rere Rockslide. Natural forces have conspired to create 60 metres of sheer exhilaration and pure adrenaline, best experienced on an inflatable device or boogie ...
Rere Rockslide in Gisborne
It's one of those places that really takes you by surprise. You hear the roar before you see it—then suddenly, there it is: an incredible surge of bright blue water thundering through a narrow gorge and crashing into a swirling pool below. It’s not j...
Huka Falls in Taupo
This striking curtain-style waterfall is tucked within a peaceful reserve and offers an ideal mix of beauty and accessibility. With scenic walking tracks, swimming spots, and well-kept facilities, it’s no surprise that it’s a favourite among both loc...
Otuihau Falls in Whangārei
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the countryside, this lesser-known waterfall feels like a bit of a hidden gem. A short walk from the car park leads you to a wide, fan-shaped cascade that tumbles dramatically over a rocky cliff into a peaceful pool b...
Waihi Falls in Manawatu
A hidden gem that surprises most who visit. A short, pleasant walk leads you to a wide cascade gently flowing over a rocky platform—low enough to safely step out onto when the river is calm, but dramatic enough to feel impressive after rain. On wet d...
McLaren Falls in Tauranga
Wander through peaceful wetlands where you might spot rare bittern and other wading birds in their natural habitat. A mix of boardwalks and gravel paths makes it easy to explore, leading you through the heart of the wetlands and up to a lookout with ...
Wetlands in Hawkes Bay
Hidden deep within native forest, Tarawera Falls is one of those places that truly feels like a reward for making the effort. The walk to the falls is a peaceful journey along a river, shaded by lush bush and filled with birdsong. But it’s the waterf...
Tarawera Falls in Bay of Plenty
One of those places that makes you stop and just take it all in. After a short, easy walk through peaceful bush, the trees suddenly part—and there it is: a stunning waterfall plunging straight down a cliff into a quiet pool below. The name makes sens...
Bridal Veil Falls in Waikato
Tucked into a dramatic alpine setting, it's is one of those waterfalls that feels like it belongs in a fantasy film. The walk to the base takes around 20 minutes, and while it’s a bit of a climb with stairs and switchbacks, the payoff is worth every ...
Devils Punchbowl in Canterbury
The hot spring is a small stream and flows downhill through natural bush. There is a good old kiwi corrugated iron changing shed there. Bathers have excavated small smooth rocks to form their own little hot pools that you can sit next to and enjoy th...
Kerosene Creek in Bay of Plenty
Tucked within a lush, mossy forest, this waterfall drops 28 metres in a clean, powerful sheet, carving its way through the rugged landscape of a remote national park. The short walk from the roadside takes you through dense native bush—towering trees...
Thunder Creek Falls in Otago
Hidden deep within a forest of twisting trees and moss-covered rocks, McLean Falls feels like a scene from a fairytale. The track to the waterfall winds gently through lush bush and alongside a bubbling stream, with plenty of photo-worthy spots along...
McLean Falls in Otago
This is one of those waterfalls that really takes your breath away—not just for its height, but for where it’s found. Surrounded by towering cliffs and dramatic fjord landscapes, it drops straight from the mountains into the sea below, often disappea...
Stirling Falls - Milford Sound
Tucked away in a quiet forest setting, this beautiful three-tiered waterfall drops around 20 metres in a graceful flow that feels almost too perfect to be real. Surrounded by native bush and the steady soundtrack of birdsong and running water, it’s n...
Purakaunui Falls in Otago
This dramatic waterfall tumbles 162 metres from a high valley down into the heart of the fiord, making it the tallest and one of the most iconic sights in the area. Beyond its natural beauty, it quietly powers the nearby settlement—providing both ele...
Bowen Falls in Milford Sound