We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Dorothy Falls

75 Reviews

#6 of 21 things to do in Hokitika

Nature & Parks, Waterfalls

| Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve, Hokitika, New Zealand

Review Highlights

“Little effort, great reward”

Adjacent to the road on the eastern side of Lake Kaniere, a short path leads to the base of Dorothy... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

eugenef36

Melbourne, Australia

“Very impressive”

A short drive from town, this waterfall is a magnificent site- particularly if you catch it, as we... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

andrewjameswarren

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Read all 75 reviews

All photos (35)

Full view

Certificate of Excellence

Traveller Overview

4.5 75 reviews

Excellent58%
Very good37%
Average5%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

Travellers talk about

“nice waterfall”(5 reviews)

“hokitika gorge”(10 reviews)

“pretty waterfall”(2 reviews)

About

Suggested duration: < 1 hour

Contact

| Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve, Hokitika, New Zealand

Website

Improve This Listing

1 - 10 of 66 reviews

eugenef36

Melbourne, Australia

15641

Reviewed 1 week ago

Little effort, great reward

Adjacent to the road on the eastern side of Lake Kaniere, a short path leads to the base of Dorothy Falls which is a lovely spot for a cold dip. Half the journey there will be on unsealed road but trust me, it is well...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank eugenef36

andrewjameswarren

Cambridge, United Kingdom

331115

Reviewed 1 week ago

Very impressive

A short drive from town, this waterfall is a magnificent site- particularly if you catch it, as we did, shortly after heavy rain. There is also a pleasant walk to the lake just opposite the falls, which it is easy to miss.

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank andrewjameswarren

829andyf

673

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Beautiful!

There is something quite special about these waterfalls. One of the most scenic waterfalls we seen on our trip to NZ. We drove to the falls (it’s then a 1 min walk) but we also seen few people walk to the falls which would make...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank 829andyf

Graham H

East Preston, United Kingdom

16562

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Nice waterfall just 1 minutes walk from car park

Well worth visiting on the way to or from the gorge at Hokitika. Only a 1 minute walk from the car park and perfect for a short stop. No facilities available

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Graham H

BrightcutOne

United Kingdom

7240

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Beautiful waterfall

Decided to take the long way back to town from the Gorge, on an unpaved road around the lake and see the falls. Really enjoyed it. Lovely stopping point. Would take a picnic next time. Beautiful secluded spot in the woods. Short walk to the...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank BrightcutOne

tyegator

Gainesville, Florida

11067

Reviewed 4 December 2018

beautiful

Enjoyed a nice stop by the falls. Easily accessed and bigger than expected. Great view of the lake across thee street. Excellent place to skip stones

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank tyegator

Phil_9942018

Hokitika, New Zealand

Reviewed 29 October 2018

Worth the drive

Take care on this winding back road around the lake to be rewarded with several beautiful spots to stop. It's an excellent alternative way to get to the Hokitika gorge.

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Phil_9942018

Gill H

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

327132

Reviewed 29 September 2018

Just wonderful

Travelling the road circling Lake Kaniere you pass Dorothy Falls. The falls can be seen from the road bridge but better still walk the very short one minute trail to the base of the falls. It is possible to climb the rocks to get that...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Gill H

haridhiraj

185

Reviewed 28 August 2018

amazing drive and view

the drive to place is amazing and gives a pleasant beautiful view of lake. must go if you are around hokitika.

Date of experience: January 2018

Thank haridhiraj

O_Control_Freak

Reviewed 4 August 2018

Visit after heavy rain!

We visited Dorothy Falls after having a short walk in Hokitika Gorge. We had a lot of rain in the previous few days and so that resulted in a much more spectacular display than would be the case in dry conditions (compare the photos). As...More