Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Nelson > Murchinson > Maruia Falls
Maruia Falls
- Location
- Maruia Falls are beside Highway 65, about 15 kilometres south of Highway 6 and the Buller River.
- Description
Maruia Falls were formed by the Murchison Earthquake of 17 June, 1929. The epicentre was not far west of Murchison and the tremors continued for two weeks, with the resulting landslides changing the landscape and damaging roads, bridges, buildings and farmland. The earthquake caused a drop in the bed of the Maruia River. Since 1929 the force of the falling water has eroded the bed of the river at the bottom of the falls which have gradually become higher than in 1929 and are very popular with kayakers looking for an adventurous challenge.
A short track leads you down to the river where there is a great spot for taking photos.
- Duration
- 0.1 hours
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Carpark
- Historical
- Plant Life
- Source
- www.nzine.co.nz
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