Cascade Falls is a hidden gem located in Abel Tasman National Park. There are not many tourists who walk this side track, hence if you are looking for a quiet place to enjoy a waterfall - look no further! There are two ways to get to the falls.

1. Take a water taxi from either Marahau, or Kaiteriteri, or Totaranui to either Torrent Bay or to Anchorage Bay. The easiest way is to arrive to Torrent Bay, and depart from Anchorage. There are all sorts of facilities available at the bays, including picnic tables, drinking water and flushing toilets. From the drop off area (Torrent) walk along the main track towards Anchorage. Walk through the campsite, and after roughly 10 minutes of walking cross the Tregidca Creek via a foot bridge, then immediately turn right onto a well-signposted side track. This track is completely different from the main great walk. First part of the trail is a steep uphill section, which might be muddy and slippery after a rain. Take extra care. The next section comes very close to the edge of the hill - kids must be always supervised. The last part is a typical New Zealand track with uphill and downhill sections. After roughly 25-30 minutes of walking you arrive at the track’s junction. The waterfall, signposted, is to your right. It is just 2 minutes downhill walk from here to the falls base.

Return via the same route (1 hour total walking time back to the main track, then just 30 minutes to Anchorage during low tides, or 1-1,5 hours during high tides), or continue to walk along the trail for another 30-45 minutes to reach the Falls River Falls and amazing swimming holes (add 1-1,5 hours to your journey).

2. If you walk the whole Abel Tasman Great walk, or doing a day trip from Bark Bay to Anchorage, the side track is found 20-25 minutes past Torrent Bay. It is well-signposted, you won’t miss it.