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Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls Rd & Waipapa Rd, Kerikeri, New Zealand
Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Kerikeri
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This was the one walk we went on whilst on our relaxing holiday. Took about an hour meandering along from the Stone Store in KeriKeri to the Rainbow Falls. Very pretty along the way, and happy to reach the top! More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Great walk and you won't be disappointed by the falls. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We just love waterfalls... and this one was spectacular given that we arrived just after an afternoon shower and there was a spectacular rainbow beside it. Easy access from a carpark or you can walk there on an easy walk from the Stone Store More

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Matamata, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

my suggestion istake your walking boots, picnic and an afternoon! Not overally a hard walk do take time and enjoy the sights. Take your camera! More

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Fulton IL
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

We visited Haruru Falls, Charlie's Rock, and Rainbow Falls while in the Kerikeri/Paihia area and enjoyed Rainbow Falls the most. It is the most spectacular and there are easy viewing locations at both the top and bottom of the falls. Easy to get to. More

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Pukekohe
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

A must see from the car park it is 5 mins walk and a wonderful clean track . More

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Baulkham Hills
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

These falls are good (not spectactular) but the access is fantastic, easy 5 min walk from the carpark (make sure you go up to the weir as well), then down to the base of the falls the view is best from here and would be a good swim in the summer More

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Calgary, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

The falls are best viewed from below - so plan to hike for 15 minutes. More

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Los Angeles, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

It's about 4.3 km of easy hike to the Falls. It was alright. Mainly you just want to experience the hike. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Very nice walk in a very pretty setting. So many falls all over NZ that if you have been to Milford sound, then this will seem like a 1/10, however, if you are a trekker and want to walk everyday then this is a very nice walk More

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