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Dorothy Falls

64 Reviews

#5 of 34 things to do in Hokitika

Waterfalls, Nature & Parks

| Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve, Hokitika, New Zealand

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“Visit after heavy rain!”

We visited Dorothy Falls after having a short walk in Hokitika Gorge. We had a lot of rain in the... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

O_Control_Freak

“Nice enough but don't go out of your way . . .”

This waterfall is nice enough but don't go out of your way to get there if this is your only reason... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

MarkKristie

Melbourne

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4.5

64 reviews

Excellent57%
Very good37%
Average6%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

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“nice waterfall” (4 reviews)

“pretty waterfall” (2 reviews)

“beautiful trees” (2 reviews)

Suggested Duration: < 1 hour

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| Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve, Hokitika, New Zealand

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O_Control_Freak

Reviewed 1 week ago

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

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MarkKristie

Melbourne

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Nice enough but don't go out of your way . . .

This waterfall is nice enough but don't go out of your way to get there if this is your only reason for the trip. Its a pretty waterfall and in a pretty area, but unless you are on the scenic drive around Lake Kaniere for...More

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HollyFan

Cronulla, Australia

304138

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Pleasant Surprise.

Just off the road is the picturesque Dorothy Falls. Only small but really lovely spot.Take the path opposite for an easy walk to the Lake.

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735anneked

Tauranga

Reviewed 19 June 2018

Great round trip

This is such a wonderful day trip. Great views of rugged hills, lovely forest, mountain glimpses and nice drive with little stops for walking along the way.

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John T

Coventry, United Kingdom

7122

Reviewed 16 April 2018

Nice Falls

Nice waterfall just off the roadway and easy to photograph from the road. Worth walking the other way to the lake side, which is 10 mins and very pretty.

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wanderingwedging

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Reviewed 10 April 2018 via mobile

Enjoying the Forest

The falls are very pretty & are just off the road no walking required. The falls can be viewed from the small road bridge. The water was tanned stained which was the first we have seen since being in New Zealand. The road to get...More

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62Peter1952

Ashburton, New Zealand

14029

Reviewed 1 April 2018

A short walk from the road.

A drive to the falls. The falls are close by the road and are of a decent height. The walk to the falls is only minutes, to come across a good sized waterfall.

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happysheepChina

Christchurch, New Zealand

806155

Reviewed 18 February 2018

Lovely

Currently bridge on road leading to it is closed, so can't drive around the lake, but worth the effort to get to this lovely falls

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CeruleanSun

Crawley, United Kingdom

5629

Reviewed 2 February 2018 via mobile

Scenic and serene

A peaceful place to stop off and see on your journey across the West Coast. The journey up to it is all gravel so do take care as the road is also quite narrow and meeting cars coming the other way can be a tight...More

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nessybear1

Christchurch, New Zealand

5121

Reviewed 25 January 2018

Gorgeous Waterfall .....

.... but gravel road and size of road put me off for coming here again. However, once you start off you are invested to finish so after going to the Hokitika Gorge Swing Bridge we looped around to Dorothy Falls. The pictures don't do it...More

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