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“Make sure you do the circular walk to get the best views”

Mar 2023

There's a large car park close to the falls, and an easy view of the top of the falls from the path there.

“This is a good short circular walk”

Mar 2023

This is a nice short circular walk from the car parking area.

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Georgia
Palmerston North, New Zealand125 contributions
Stunning location
Beautiful scenery. It was great to walk to the bottom and view the falls from the bottom. Well formed track and lots of viewing platforms. Great for picnics as there are lots of benches and places to sit.
Visited October 2023
Traveled as a couple
Written October 22, 2023
Jhoweeh's World
New Zealand83 contributions
30-Minute Walk to a Majestic Falls
If you love nature but detest lengthy hikes, this destination is ideal. A quick 30-minute stroll (though a longer option is available) leads to the breathtaking waterfall. Remember to pack some refreshments; the captivating scenery might tempt you to stay for a while.
Visited December 2023
Traveled with family
Written December 25, 2023
rsteel01
Auckland, New Zealand3 contributions
Fantastic day out.
I hiked up the River Track from my campsite, and then remembered it was Waitangi day, so it was fairly busy. A lovely day, clear skies and hot. Great views all round. No actual shop or anything on site, but there is a superette not far down the road. Just sat and watched the falls for quite a while.
Visited February 2024
Traveled solo
Written February 9, 2024
CraigH0901
Adelaide, Australia1,243 contributions
Walk Around
Located in the midst of the town, this falls area is quite fantastic. There is a walk around the falls area offering a variety of views. The walk is relatively easy and took about 20 minutes to go around. Plenty of parking and toilet facilities. The falls are within easy access and well signed.
Visited February 2024
Traveled as a couple
Written March 1, 2024
Jill K
36 contributions
Spectacular falls
A beautiful water fall on the outskirts of the city. There is plenty of parking and a well marked walk down to the base of the falls and up the other side, forming a loop. I was surprised at how beautiful the falls were. There are bathrooms at the parking lot and information about the falls.
Visited December 2023
Traveled with family
Written March 6, 2024

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Jscindc

Wellington, New Zealand394 contributions

Falls themselves underwhelming

Feb 2020 • Couples

Picturesque but underwhelming. The park and walks are nice and well maintained but at the time of year we went (February) the falls had very little flow so looked quite small. Perhaps in winter with more rainfall they may look more spectacular.

Written February 5, 2020

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ninjaria

Greater Adelaide, Australia9 contributions

Beautiful waterfall

Jan 2020

Beautiful waterfall with many access points. There are many viewing platforms at the top of the waterfall and the short walk to the bottom of the waterfall is also easy for both young and old. For those who are keen in exploring the area, there are longer trails available. The waterfall itself is pretty, with ducks swimming on the pond underneath, picturesque and worth a visit.

Written March 2, 2020

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johnrebain

Devonport, New Zealand12 contributions

Great Stop

Sep 2020 • Couples

If you are travelling near Whangarei and see a brown or green sign saying Whangarei Falls....stop. especiaaly of it is a nice day. This is a delightful park and the falls really fall. Big drop. The council have developed a really nice park around the area coupled with an easy but totally delightful walk thru NZ native bush with bird calls to boot. Most trees are Totara and stand tall and straight reaching from the floor to the sky in a very dramatic fashion. If you just want a break , even if not, this is a great stop to stretch your legs with great viewing platforms looming at a majestic drop surrounded by great native bush. Good toilets at the carpark too. Seriously you will not regret a 30 minute leg stretcher at this very tidy , worth stopping at local viewpont only 1 minute from the carpark. Do it. You will thank me.

Written September 13, 2020

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Becky Gibson

Dunedin, New Zealand533 contributions

Beautiful setting and lots of photo opportunities

Apr 2021 • Family

We visited on a beautiful autumn day with plenty of nice clean water running down the waterfall. The loop track around the falls takes about 20 minutes and is reasonably easy going. We had a pram and while we had to lift up a few stairs we got around no worries. Some beautiful spots for photos and viewing platforms also. Highly recommend if you’re in Whangarei.

Written April 5, 2021

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Di W

McLaren Vale, Australia26 contributions

Don't miss

Nov 2022

Super easy access to the top of the falls - they are right there! Nice walk to the bottom, with seating provided. Top area is lovely spot for a picnic, toilets well maintained (just check the lock has worked!!). Don't miss this if you are in the area.
I was there later on the day of some flooding after a big rain event so water wasn't clear but falls were super-impressive. Visited again next morning and they were a lot clearer, so note they do change very quickly if not great one day, try the next!

Written November 13, 2022

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RandiFayeC

Longwood, FL993 contributions

Natural attraction - great volunteers in parking lot

Feb 2020

The falls and trails lived up to all the glowing reviews and recommendations we had received. There are great views and also various trails of different levels of difficulty - nothing harder than moderate. Not too crowded.
A nice perk was the presence of volunteers in the parking lot helping with car control and providing great info on the Falls and also offering good lunch suggestions (Black Stump). I wish these kind folks were actually municipal employees - they deserve it!

Written March 12, 2020

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AndyAquila

Lyme Regis, UK656 contributions

Not too spectacular in summer but a nice walk

Feb 2024 • Couples

This was well advertised but, at the time we visited, a bit overrated. I am sure when there has been lots of rain in the winter it must be quite spectacular, but in the summer not too exciting. A pleasant enough walk through down to the bottom and up again to the car park.

Written March 27, 2024

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Jhoweeh's World

New Zealand83 contributions

30-Minute Walk to a Majestic Falls

Dec 2023 • Family

If you love nature but detest lengthy hikes, this destination is ideal. A quick 30-minute stroll (though a longer option is available) leads to the breathtaking waterfall. Remember to pack some refreshments; the captivating scenery might tempt you to stay for a while.

Written December 25, 2023

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DMPDesign

26 contributions

Short walk and Unwind

Jan 2020 • Family

Being our second visit here, our first time in a few years, this time bringing our young family along, who we felt would enjoy this experience. A lovely short and relaxing loop walk down to the bottom, over the bridge and climbing back up again. Plentiful viewing platforms from above, overlooking the falls. Plenty of parking and facilities to suit everyone. Worth a visit!

Written January 4, 2020

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rsteel01

Auckland, New Zealand3 contributions

Fantastic day out.

Feb 2024 • Solo

I hiked up the River Track from my campsite, and then remembered it was Waitangi day, so it was fairly busy. A lovely day, clear skies and hot. Great views all round. No actual shop or anything on site, but there is a superette not far down the road. Just sat and watched the falls for quite a while.

Written February 9, 2024

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