Marakopa Falls
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Marakopa Falls
Marakopa Falls
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LY W
10 contributions
Well worth the walk to reach it. The waterfall is quite impressive. But there was a barrier to prevent people from stepping right up to the viewing platform as the far edge of the platform had collapsed. So stay safe and stay behind the barrier. You can still get a very good view.
Written 23 June 2022
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Larissa K
Auckland, New Zealand60 contributions
Family
Amazing waterfalls. One of the better ones I've seen in New Zealand.
Short 10 min return walk, track is good however the lookout has had a washout so the end of it is closed. But you are still able to see the waterfall well and take photos etc. Not sure how long it will take to fix. Otherwise don't miss this.
Short 10 min return walk, track is good however the lookout has had a washout so the end of it is closed. But you are still able to see the waterfall well and take photos etc. Not sure how long it will take to fix. Otherwise don't miss this.
Written 2 May 2022
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MilmineM
Auckland, New Zealand504 contributions
Nice little 5-10 min through the bush down to the viewing point which is actually closed from a washout. You can still see the falls from a distance but cant really get close enough for any good photos or views.
Written 1 May 2022
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Liz_Mo1982
Auckland Central, New Zealand82 contributions
Family
Amazing waterfall -rather windy road to drive to get there though from waitomo village. Only a short walk from the road. The end of the viewing platform has been washed out from slip and cordoned off and due to slip you can’t currently walk down to bottom of slope. Not sure how long it will take for this to be fixed. Overall a very impressive waterfall. If you have headed out to this waterfall make sure to also see Piri Cave and the Natural bridge which are also short walks slightly longer than this one though
Written 1 May 2022
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Janice_travels_lush
Whangarei, New Zealand25 contributions
Great excitement with the roar of water in our ears and the spray in our hair. Just a easy walk from the road.
Written 29 April 2022
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Deez232
Taranaki Region, New Zealand27 contributions
Worth seeing this beautiful waterfall if you are in the waitomo area. Narrow road leading to it though.
Written 14 March 2022
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Zoe
Tauranga, New Zealand11 contributions
One of my most favourite waterfalls in New Zealand. An easy walk down to the viewing platform from the road a great experience for the whole family. Just stunning and many other awesome spots along this road to visit. Make a day of it, and take a picnic.
Written 1 February 2022
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KiwiExplorers
Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand40 contributions
Nice short walk down to the spectacular waterfall. It's all uphill back to the carpark from the waterfall, but takes no more than 15 minutes. No toilet facilities here. Check out the other nearby free short walks: Piripiri Cave, The Waitomo walkway, Opapaka Pa walkway and the Mangapohue Natural bridge.
Written 1 January 2022
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TherealAskapa
Hastings, New Zealand1,050 contributions
A not too far away trip from Waitomo allows you to visit a completely beautiful spot.
It is a short walk from the road and then be ready for a magnificent view.
It is a short walk from the road and then be ready for a magnificent view.
Written 30 August 2021
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Carol D
7 contributions
Short downhill walk from the car parking area through bush. Spectacular waterfall at the end of the walk.
Written 13 August 2021
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dubbo21 contributions
How far is this waterfall from the Glowworm Caves?
ShazTKmo
Waikato Region, New Zealand156 contributions
From the Waitomo Glowworm Caves it is 25-30 minutes taking into account it is a narrow and windy road. Also a main road for logging trucks and plenty of local and tourist traffic on the weekends so even though it is only 29km away in a 100k speed limit road other factors influence time to get there. Also an extra 5-10min mild bushwalk to get to the falls itself all around 1 hour to 1 hour 20 min round trip back to Waitomo village.
How many steps are there on the way to the falls?
Sue M
Wellington, New Zealand133 contributions
The sign says it will take 10 minutes to get to the viewing platform and there are not a lot of steps - more of a sloping path. I don't think pushing a wheelchair would be that easy, but taking it slowly was quite manageable for a person like me, who is older, and has issues with hips and knees.
96Shovey
Frederick, MD1 contribution
What would be a recommended length of time to spend there to get the full experience?
Pikonini
Nelson, New Zealand73 contributions
Trust me, you will not be swimming at Marakopa Falls in August or September. Unless you are very hardy or swim in a wet suit, swimming is enjoyable only from December to April- there may be an occasional hot day outside of these months, but otherwise Marakopa Falls is just for looking- a fifteen to thirty minute break in jour journey
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