Kitekite Falls are located about an hour’s drive from Auckland City, with fully sealed roads all the way.

To get there from Auckland, take the road to Piha. Once you reach Piha, turn right onto Glenesk Road and follow it for about 1 km. At the end of the road, you’ll find a car park equipped with toilets and a few picnic tables. There is also an overflow car park located a few hundred meters before the main one.

The Kitekite Falls Track begins at the main car park and takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the base of the waterfall. Along the way, you’ll see a sign indicating a fork: keep to the right for a 10-minute walk to the base or a 15-minute climb to the top. The track is relatively easy and offers beautiful views of the waterfall, with several benches along the way for resting after the occasional uphill sections. The final stretch includes a staircase that may be slippery, so be cautious when descending.

The trail leads to the stream and the base of the falls, which also features a popular swimming spot, so don’t forget your towel.

From the base, you can return via the same track (about 30 minutes), cross the stream (prepare to get your shoes wet), and follow a loop that brings you back to the car park in about 30 minutes, or take a more challenging path that leads to the top of the falls. If you choose the latter, be sure to wear proper hiking shoes. This steep track takes around 15 minutes one way and rewards you with excellent swimming spots and breathtaking views of the valley from the top.

Please remember to use the cleaning station at the start and end of your walk to help protect the local environment.