Percy Waterfall

Perhaps the highest waterfall in Wellington Region, Percy Falls is found in Percy Scenic Reserve, Lower Hutt. The waterfall is easily reachable via a well-maintained Waterfall Walk through a bush.

Driving and walking conditions
GPS of the view point:	S 41° 12.758' E 174° 52.490'
Parking:	Percy Scenic Reserve, Dowse Dr, Lower Hutt
Vehicle type:	Track type:
Road type: State HW	Return track duration: 20min
Waterfall parameters
Waterfall height: 20m	Type of the waterfall: Horsetail

Rating:       ⭐⭐
GPS:          S 41° 12.758' E 174° 52.490'
Parking:     Percy Scenic Reserve, Dowse Dr, Lower Hutt
Access:     20min return walk

Walking and driving instructions

Percy Falls is roughly a 15 minutes' drive away from Wellington City. The road surface is always sealed.

From Wellington head north on the SH-2 for 12 km. Leave the motorway and turn left into Dowse Drive, then immediately turn left again (there will be a sign 'Percy Scenic Reserve'). There is a huge parking at the Percy Scenic Reserve entrance. There are some picnic tables (under a roof) and toilets.

From the car park follow Waterfall Walk. It is an easy and very well-maintained walk. The walk leads to the pond, then goes along the creek with a number of creek's crossing via foot bridges. After 10 minutes you'll reach the waterfall.

There is a bench in front of the waterfall where you can enjoy its beauty and have a rest.

Return via the same track. More experienced walkers can choose to continue the track up to Kohekohe Climb or Jagger Shortcut.

The track is not suitable for wheelchairs/strollers because it has some stairs on it.

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