Humboldt Falls is roughly a 2-2.5 hours’ drive away from Te Anau or 4 hours from Queenstown. The road surface is sealed, except for the last 16 km.

From Te Anau follow Milford Rd (SH-94) for first 87km (1.5hrs), then turn right into Hollyford Rd (well signposted) which is a gravel road with more or less acceptable surface, so in good weather, any vehicle can drive there (could be inaccessible during a heavy rain). There is a parking at the end of Hollyford Rd with a shelter, a table, and a long-drop toilet.

A well-maintained 40 minutes return Humboldt Falls Track starts from the parking and climbs to the waterfall's lookout. The official DOC sign says that the track is 30 minutes return, but better allow 40 minutes because the way to the waterfall can take up to a half an hour. The way back will be much faster.

Despite the facts that the waterfall can be seen only from a distance and that the waterfall's base (officially) inaccessible, the waterfall's view from the official platform is stunning. There is a bench on the platform at the end of the track to enjoy the view and relax after a walk.

Moreover, if the last couple of days were rainy, one more waterfall would show up on the right side of Humboldt Falls, and another one on the left side.