Whangarei Falls
Whangarei Falls
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- rsteel01Auckland, New Zealand3 contributionsFantastic 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 2024Travelled soloWritten 9 February 2024
- CraigH0901Adelaide, Australia1,366 contributionsWalk AroundLocated 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 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 March 2024
- Jill K36 contributionsSpectacular fallsA 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 2023Travelled with familyWritten 6 March 2024
- Chris ONewark-on-Trent, United Kingdom72 contributionsWell worth the effortA stunning fall so close to the road and easy to access from its dedicated parking area. The top most viewing platforms give a taste of what to come from A short circular walk and the view from the bottom is well with the effort. The pay is well marked and kept well so don’t hesitate to make the decent.Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 November 2024
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Jane T
13 contributions
Mar 2023
Visit the Falls from the car park from the top initially. A viewing deck offers a good view from the river under a low lying bridge and then looking down to the falls. Take a walk across the bridge and then follow the trail down to one side of the waterfalls. The spray from the water creates a mystical atmosphere . If wanting to sit or picnic there are spots to sit on rocks or the ground. You can cross to the opposite side of the river of the waterfall and also walk alongside the river. If crossing on the other side there is also a trail taking you back to the car park. If walking the trail along the river make sure you wear the correct walking footwear. The track is very pebbly , uneven in places and can also be a bit muddy in particular places. Enjoy.
Written 5 March 2023
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Michael P
Washington DC, DC80 contributions
Dec 2019
Waterfalls at the north end of Whangarei, easy stop if headed to Tutukaka or points north. There are two walks that take you down to the base of the falls; both are easy, child friendly, and shaded. Don't expect railings to protect visitors from stupidity at the top of the falls - NZ embraces personal responsibility and asks you to stay off the top except on the walkways. Medium-small parking lot.
Written 18 January 2020
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alisstoftravels
82 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I wish I had a walking track like this near me. The falls are very picturesque and the 3km walk to AH Reed Memorial Park is worth it. It was very surprising that this beautiful area is so close to the city.
Written 18 January 2020
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Jscindc
Wellington, New Zealand390 contributions
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 5 February 2020
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ninjaria
Greater Adelaide, Australia10 contributions
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 2 March 2020
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johnrebain
Devonport, New Zealand12 contributions
Sept 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 13 September 2020
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Becky Gibson
Dunedin, New Zealand527 contributions
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 5 April 2021
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Di W
McLaren Vale, Australia26 contributions
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!
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 13 November 2022
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RandiFayeC
Longwood, FL986 contributions
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!
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 12 March 2020
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AndyAquila
Lyme Regis, UK652 contributions
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 27 March 2024
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Hi, I actually think I went October 2021 - not 2023 - is that right?
Written 27 September 2024
Is it possible to get down to the base of the fall easily and back up on crutches? Or are there heaps of steps and steep declines?
Written 8 April 2021
HEAPS of steps... and a steep incline.... sorry 😞
Written 21 April 2021
JanVan17
Pretoria, South Africa
Hi, is it possible to visit the falls at night?
Written 10 December 2017
I suppose you can but the falls are not "lit-up".....would be a great initiative by the local council if they were. I would not visit here at night alone and no after dark security here.
Written 19 April 2018
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