About
A popular waterfall walk with a well-marked track over ancient lava.
Why go
- Waterfall flowing over ancient lava landscape
- Impressive 20-metre taranaki falls
- Views that rival the tongariro crossing
Must try
- Taranaki falls loop
- 20M waterfall flowing over ancient lava landscape
Pro tips
- Start at whakapapa village
- Take the lower (northern) route to the falls
- Take the upper (southern) route back
- Check weather before you go
- Take the taranaki falls loop on the way back
Good to know
- Area is complex avalanche terrain
- Area is prone to landslides
- Check weather before coming
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (1029 reviews)
Opening Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | 6:15 AM–6:15 PM |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |