Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls
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Garny_65
Preston, UK418 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We’re were Stopping close by so drove to the car park and walked a few hundred yards to see these falls.
They’re nice waterfalls and the surroundings quite picturesque but there are far nicer places to visit.
The bush walk up may enhance the experience but the stroll from the car park failed to do so.
They’re nice waterfalls and the surroundings quite picturesque but there are far nicer places to visit.
The bush walk up may enhance the experience but the stroll from the car park failed to do so.
Written 18 January 2020
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warrenjog
New Plymouth, New Zealand40 contributions
Dec 2019
A nice easy walk takes you to the viewing platform of these pretty impressive falls. Its an easy walk both up to the top of the falls and down to the waters edge. People were swimming at the bottom, but we didn't feel the urge to go for a quick dip!
Written 6 January 2020
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kiwi3mfs
Sandspit, New Zealand76 contributions
Mar 2020
The Rainbow Falls are pretty impressive even at the end of a dry summer. I walked from here down the track to the Stone Store, up to Koropipo Pa and then along the Wairoa stream track to the Wairere Falls. A great walk which took me about 100 minutes.
Written 13 March 2020
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Christine
29 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Recommended to us by a local and so pleased we took his advice. Short walks from the free car park through lush trees and ferns to the viewing points of the falls and pool. We were lucky to see the falls in full flow after recent heavy rain and to see the rainbows too as it was a lovely sunny day.
Written 9 January 2023
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Harvey F
Perth, Australia213 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Still well worth a swim under the waterfalls. Only two waterfalls in January when we were there. Better in winter. Do 4km walk up from stone store and then get a left out from falls car park or walk back out.
Written 3 January 2020
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bobbitybob2017
Otago Region, New Zealand28 contributions
Dec 2019
This waterfall is incredible, the walk through to it is easy. On the way down, you walk through a garden. It may look better after a rainfall. We took some lovely photos here. Impressive waterfall.
Take NOTE of the trees, there is a plaque which says they have planted 61 trees, in memory of those people who lost their lives in the Christchurch mosque shooting.
Take NOTE of the trees, there is a plaque which says they have planted 61 trees, in memory of those people who lost their lives in the Christchurch mosque shooting.
Written 18 January 2020
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BZONCE
Auckland, New Zealand977 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
Beautiful waterfall that has three viewing points/decks from the top which are all an easy walk for anyone.
Going down to view the waterfall or swim in you’re game is a little harder just due to the slope going down so keep it in mind for those who might struggle coming back up.
Every view is lovely and worth the walk around, we did a little bit of the bush walk but ran out of time unfortunately so didn’t get to complete it or go right in there, definitely well worth the stop.
Going down to view the waterfall or swim in you’re game is a little harder just due to the slope going down so keep it in mind for those who might struggle coming back up.
Every view is lovely and worth the walk around, we did a little bit of the bush walk but ran out of time unfortunately so didn’t get to complete it or go right in there, definitely well worth the stop.
Written 5 February 2021
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117trevor53
Ruakaka, New Zealand60 contributions
Jan 2020
A short walk from the car park down the track through the trees, and you arrive at the first of the lookouts. When the sun is right you will be looking down onto the rainbow of Rainbow 🌈 Falls. There are 2 more lookouts from the easily accessible track. Remember though no dogs, kiwi sanctuary, and suitable precautions for kauri die-back.
Written 30 January 2020
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Foodilicious89
Sydney, Australia586 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
A nice little walking track and view of the Rainbow waterfall. The waterfall is not massive but pretty stunning. Good to see people swimming and enjoying the nice cool water in the heat today.
Written 25 January 2020
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Shelley M
Albany, New Zealand910 contributions
Mar 2022
There is a good sized car park and a toilet block on site. A nice easy walk to multiple view points of the falls. A lovely water fall set in lush bush. Really thought this one stood out.
Written 12 March 2022
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Tricky but feasible if you have another pair of hands for the last bit
Written 4 April 2019
Jane S
Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand
Hi wondering if there is wheelchair assess down to the Rainbow Falls
Written 24 October 2017
The viewing points are east as they are on the flat. Access to the pool below the falls is difficult as it is down a steep path but doable if there are two of you
Written 1 April 2019
I think you got two places mixed up. The Karekare falls near Auckland, while also lovely, are not the same as the Rainbow Falls at Kerikeri, many many miles north of Auckland. Perhaps you can get TripAdvisor to move the review?
Written 10 October 2017
I review the right place, and I was in Keri Keri, not Auckland for this review :) no need to move he review.
Written 22 January 2018
Hi! I am planning to be here in August. In that time, it is winter. I am afraid of cold weather. Is it Ok to swim in August and to drive to get there? Thank you so much!!
Written 24 June 2017
It should be OK to drive there but I would expect it to be way too cold for swimming unless you are a penguin.
Written 24 June 2017
Disembarking cruise ship on Sunday 23/4 Bay of Islands at 10am in the Bay of Islands.
What we would like to know: how can we organise to do the walk to Rainbow Waterfalls?
What we've read is that we need to catch a bus to Keri Keri then find the Historic Stone Store where the track to Rainbow Falls starts and that track will take us via the river and Wharepuke Falls and the Fairy Ponds.
Is the right?
Anybody know about buses schedules on a Sunday?
I'd appreciate any feedback regarding my query please. We would like to see this part of Bay of Islands if we can.
Written 7 March 2017
You are right on. Great that you are doing the full walk.
Stonestore is the best stating point.
Written 14 March 2017
Hi, how close by car is the car park for these falls to The Parrot Place? Are they nearby each other? Thanks!!
Written 13 December 2015
It's a 2 minutes drive or 7 minutes walk. Once you a there you have a 20 minutes walk on the Kerikeri Walkway. It's an interesting walk but a bit up and down but plenty to see in the landscape.
Written 14 December 2015
Hi,
Rainbow falls look lovely!
We are thinking of coming here from cruise ship terminal.
What would be the best transport (rental car, is there public transport etc) from the port, and how long would it take?
Is the path down to the pool suitable for a 4-yr-old - how long is the walk (ie how much carrying might we need to do!!) :)
And lastly, is it feasible to combine with a trip to the Parrot Place - are they close?
Thank you so much!!
Written 11 November 2015
Hi, yes if you are travelling from Paihia it would pay to rent a car...15 minutes drive. Go to the Rainbow falls from the Waipapa rd end. It is too far to take a 4 yr old from the Stone Store end. .. Then its not far at all from there to go to the Parrot place. Hope this helps, don't hesitate to ask anything else.
Written 12 November 2015
Are there all included (food, alcohol) packages available?
Written 22 January 2015
Best to ask i site at Keri keri
Written 13 November 2015
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