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Waiau Falls and Kauri Grove Lookout

Location
Access is via the 309 Road, Waiau Falls Scenic Reserve.
Description

Beautiful native bush surrounds Waiau Falls and its popular swimming hole, located seven kilometres along the 309 Road in the Waiau Falls Scenic Reserve. Another kilometre up the road, a walking track leads to a grove of large kauri – one of the few unlogged stands left on the Peninsula. The grove contains a ‘Siamese’ kauri, which forks just above the ground.

  • Easy walking for up to an hour·
  • Track is well formed, with an even surface. There may be steps or slopes·
  • Suitable for people of most abilities and fitness·
  • Stream and rivers crossings are bridged·
  • Walking shoes required.
Duration
0.5 hours
Level
Easy
Amenities
  • Swimming
Source
www.doc.govt.nz
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