Whangarei Falls
Whangarei Falls
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- Jane T12 contributionsWonderful WaterfallVisit the Falls from the car park from the top initially. A viewing deck offers a good view from the river under a low lying bridge and then looking down to the falls. Take a walk across the bridge and then follow the trail down to one side of the waterfalls. The spray from the water creates a mystical atmosphere . If wanting to sit or picnic there are spots to sit on rocks or the ground. You can cross to the opposite side of the river of the waterfall and also walk alongside the river. If crossing on the other side there is also a trail taking you back to the car park. If walking the trail along the river make sure you wear the correct walking footwear. The track is very pebbly , uneven in places and can also be a bit muddy in particular places. Enjoy.Visited March 2023Written 4 March 2023
- Gay GAuckland, New Zealand116 contributionsNot to be missedBeautiful park surrounding the falls which were in full volume after the rain. Wonderful tree planting in tribute tot eh people whop lost their loves in the Mosque shooting. East access and lovely walk. Great picnic areaVisited April 2023Written 17 April 2023
- GeorgiaPalmerston North, New Zealand19 contributionsStunning locationBeautiful scenery. It was great to walk to the bottom and view the falls from the bottom. Well formed track and lots of viewing platforms. Great for picnics as there are lots of benches and places to sit.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 October 2023
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Georgia
Palmerston North, New Zealand19 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Beautiful scenery. It was great to walk to the bottom and view the falls from the bottom. Well formed track and lots of viewing platforms. Great for picnics as there are lots of benches and places to sit.
Written 22 October 2023
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772Leanne
Auckland, New Zealand263 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Even on a wet day the falls make for a great experience to get out of the car when travelling and get a bit of exercise walking the loop track. Lots of photo opportunities too
Written 3 September 2023
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Ali
New Zealand491 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Very well looked after, generally clean, with several walking tracks to suit every ability. Beautif and tranquil place.
Written 30 August 2023
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JPY
London, UK578 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
There's a large car park close to the falls, and an easy view of the top of the falls from the path there. Cross the metal open-sided bridge to start the circular walk, which takes you down to a bridge to cross the river and access the pool into which the falls cascade. the path takes you back up to the car park.
The views from the bridge and pool at the bottom are wonderful.
It is an easy walk and takes only 10 minutes.
The views from the bridge and pool at the bottom are wonderful.
It is an easy walk and takes only 10 minutes.
Written 9 May 2023
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Gay G
Auckland, New Zealand116 contributions
Apr 2023
Beautiful park surrounding the falls which were in full volume after the rain. Wonderful tree planting in tribute tot eh people whop lost their loves in the Mosque shooting. East access and lovely walk. Great picnic area
Written 17 April 2023
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nickss1
Southend-on-Sea, UK4,566 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
This is a nice short circular walk from the car parking area. The falls are an impressive sight. It is definitely worth the effort to see
Written 14 March 2023
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Jane T
12 contributions
Mar 2023
Visit the Falls from the car park from the top initially. A viewing deck offers a good view from the river under a low lying bridge and then looking down to the falls. Take a walk across the bridge and then follow the trail down to one side of the waterfalls. The spray from the water creates a mystical atmosphere . If wanting to sit or picnic there are spots to sit on rocks or the ground. You can cross to the opposite side of the river of the waterfall and also walk alongside the river. If crossing on the other side there is also a trail taking you back to the car park. If walking the trail along the river make sure you wear the correct walking footwear. The track is very pebbly , uneven in places and can also be a bit muddy in particular places. Enjoy.
Written 5 March 2023
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Lisa D
Sydney, Australia8 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Beautiful green waterfalls and lovely little walk.
Nice quite area for families.
Easy access for all.
Nice quite area for families.
Easy access for all.
Written 27 February 2023
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Benjamin Moye
Norwich, UK400 contributions
Dec 2022
This is a beautiful waterfall with plenty of parking, located just off the road. There is a pleasant walk downstream as well.
Written 26 January 2023
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Greg E
2 contributions
Apr 2022
Parking is relatively well provided. The gardens are spread out with easy access. The views from above and below the falls are very well worth the visit. Lovely walks for visitors.
Written 22 December 2022
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JanVan17
Pretoria, South Africa
Hi, is it possible to visit the falls at night?
GladiatorDelWino
Auckland, New Zealand379 contributions
I suppose you can but the falls are not "lit-up".....would be a great initiative by the local council if they were. I would not visit here at night alone and no after dark security here.
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