Washpen Falls
Washpen Falls
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  • Catherine S
    20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great walk
    Fabulous walk. Took us just about 1 hour with good breaks at the top of the cliff looking out over the Canterbury Plains and base of the waterfall. Need some level of fitness. Well-sign posted through out the walk. The information hut gave good information prior to commencing or finishing the walk. Cost $10 per adult. Worth the money as this is a privately owned walk way. So much work has been done to maintain the track eg steps, bridges, stairs and ropes Really like the look of the accommodation on offer.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 1, 2024
  • blackrobinnz
    Mount Maunganui, New Zealand33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Walk. Private family owned
    Amazing walk with several different types of terrain. Beautiful falls. Lovely clear water. Lovely bush. Amazing views. Did it in the time they advised and we were a bit unwell. An absolute highlight of our trip. Loved the nod to the War. Loved the old shed with the info Loved the retro bug spray Did not mind the $10 fee for track upkeep AND IT WAS VERY WELL MAINTAINED. Loved the info sheet and the numbered and signed points of interest
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 26, 2024
  • Emma
    Christchurch, New Zealand476 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fantastic walk!
    This is an amazing walk and I can’t believe I have lived in Christchurch for over 8 years and it’s taken me this long to do the walk. The scenery and landscape changes throughout the walk, the walk itself is not a hard walk. Yet it’s so satisfying. It’s private property so you can pay $10 per person cash into the honesty box or bank transfer. You get a map of the walk detailing all the areas of interest along the way which is great. The falls themself are cool but the entire walk really is wonderful. Only about an hours drive from Christchurch.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 17, 2024
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Emma
Christchurch, New Zealand476 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
This is an amazing walk and I can’t believe I have lived in Christchurch for over 8 years and it’s taken me this long to do the walk.
The scenery and landscape changes throughout the walk, the walk itself is not a hard walk. Yet it’s so satisfying.
It’s private property so you can pay $10 per person cash into the honesty box or bank transfer.
You get a map of the walk detailing all the areas of interest along the way which is great.
The falls themself are cool but the entire walk really is wonderful.
Only about an hours drive from Christchurch.
Written July 17, 2024
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LadyLeague
Christchurch, New Zealand73 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021
A very good walk with great views and worth the trek to see the falls. Unfortunately, since it had rained in the last 24 hours the track was very slippery & wet in most places. One lady had slipped & hurt her ankle & one family with a young girl was crying because she was scared of slipping down a steep part of the track. However, there was a warning about the track being wet & slippery in the Information Hut before you start. The track is well signposted in most areas and is well maintained. It took my husband & I one hour with a few photo & drink stops. There's a nice open hut with benches & tables by Stone Lake to have a good break & snack. There's also toilets & a hose to clean your muddy shoes at a house in the carpark. A well set up area.
Written January 3, 2021
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blackrobinnz
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Amazing walk with several different types of terrain. Beautiful falls. Lovely clear water.
Lovely bush. Amazing views. Did it in the time they advised and we were a bit unwell. An absolute highlight of our trip.
Loved the nod to the War.
Loved the old shed with the info
Loved the retro bug spray
Did not mind the $10 fee for track upkeep AND IT WAS VERY WELL MAINTAINED.
Loved the info sheet and the numbered and signed points of interest
Written January 26, 2024
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TriggerRosie
Christchurch, New Zealand172 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
We are so blessed in New Zealand to have beautiful bush walks.
Fantastic walk and I was stoked that I completed it. They say it’s medium level,
personally I would rate it medium-hard.
I’m vertically challenged height wise and some of the steps were a tad difficult to navigate.
The views were spectacular, the bush fragrance delicious and the bonus native birds tweeting.
Very informative hut with maps and walking sticks for your use-no charge.
I recommend buying a pot of honey-yummy!
Ten dollars entry fee for track maintenance.

A must do!
Written March 5, 2020
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Kirst L
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Friends
Can not recommend this enough. The walk is absolutely beautiful, the wildlife and scenery is superb. So many photo opportunities and some great places to stand 'on the edge'. The track is well maintained and the guy was so lovely and helpful. Was a fantastic atmosphere from the moment we arrived. This adventure is for all....you will not be disappointed. Amazing value for money, $10 per adult and $5 per child. Takes a couple of hours to complete if you take the time to enjoy your surroundings.
Written February 6, 2020
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Catherine S
Christchurch, New Zealand20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Fabulous walk. Took us just about 1 hour with good breaks at the top of the cliff looking out over the Canterbury Plains and base of the waterfall. Need some level of fitness. Well-sign posted through out the walk. The information hut gave good information prior to commencing or finishing the walk. Cost $10 per adult. Worth the money as this is a privately owned walk way. So much work has been done to maintain the track eg steps, bridges, stairs and ropes Really like the look of the accommodation on offer.
Written January 1, 2024
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JaxFNZ
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Couples
This was the best place I have every stayed, so private, everything was perfect. Comfortable bed, amazing hot tub, outdoor ans indoor kitchen! Your own pond with a row boat! So romantic and peaceful. Can’t wait to go back
Written November 6, 2020
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Andrew & Marie
Christchurch, New Zealand63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Family
Private land walk with average fee. $10/$5 adult/child.
Bit of a challenging walk up.
Even if it has not rained for awhile there were a lot of muddy sections.
Good signage and information brochures on things along the track.
Water at bottom of waterfall swimmable, but cold!

Not suitable for prams or very young children.
Highly recommended!!!
Written January 4, 2023
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Ange W
5 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Family
The amazing bush walk, birdsong all the way through, incredible vista across the plains, lunch at the waterfall! We had such a lovely time, there was plenty of interesting information provided in the handout. The walk was relatively easy, going in summer probably makes it easier, as track was mainly dry. Watch out for the sandflies at the falls!!
Written February 4, 2023
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Olivia H
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Friends
I was having a wonderful day until the land owner spoiled it for our group. Instead of telling us nicley as there was no sign or anything displayed we felt very threatened and un welcome when the owner started swearing "get the fu** out of here" (Because we had a flavoured vape) and also a racist comment aimed at some friends "go back to where you came from" was the exact words spoken, how disgusting?! I think that the way he spoke to us was very poor. I can't recommend this place to anyone, $10 for a small waterfall and bring abused by an awful man. Instead go to the devils punchbowl in Arthur's pass, it's free and much bigger and you won't get abused.
Also I have written a review on Facebook but they get deleted
Written January 2, 2018
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