Waihi Falls
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Waihi Falls25-meters high, Waihi Falls can be found in Waihi Falls Scenic Reserve, which covers approximately 22 hectares of land. Although the waterfall is not very popular and located in a quiet and peaceful spot, the falls is absolutely beautiful and deserves the visit. The waterfall is included into New Zealand Must See Waterfall's list.
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Walking and driving instructions
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Waihi Falls is roughly a 1-1.5 hours’ drive away from Dannevirke. The road surface is sealed, apart from the last 2km, which is a gravel road. From Dannevirke travel east on Miller Rd, which becomes Weber Rd. After 37km turn right onto Road 52. After 11km turn right onto Waione-Horoeka Rd, then turn right onto Waihi Valley Rd, and finally onto Waihi Falls Rd, which is a gravel road. There is a big carpark at the end of Waihi Falls Rd. Picnic shelter, tables, and toilets are available there. An easy 15-20 minutes return Waihi Falls Walk leads to the waterfall viewing platform, then descends to the waterfall’s base. From our memory, the viewing platform is reachable in a wheelchair. Unfortunately, the track to the waterfall’s base has some stairs and not suitable for wheelchairs/strollers. Don’t be disappointed! Waihi Falls is a type of waterfalls which may have little or no water at all during a dry summer. Hence if the summer is dry with no rain for a few weeks, please don’t expect to see a powerful waterfall. |
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