Hūnua Falls
A volcanic rock waterfall in the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park, dropping about 30 meters, with a car park just steps away.
Hūnua Falls lies in the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park, about 50 km southeast of Auckland, roughly a 50-minute drive. The waterfall drops about 30 meters over basalt rock at the edge of an ancient volcanic crater, plunging into a wide, deep pool surrounded by native rainforest. A short walk from the car park brings you to the viewing point. A loop track of about 1 hour climbs to a viewing platform at the top of the falls. The pool is deep and cold, with hidden currents, and there have been drowning incidents, so swimming is not recommended. Entry is free, and it's a convenient spot for a picnic.
Opening hours
All day (daytime visits)
Nearby sights
- Auckland Botanic Gardens
- Rainbow's End
- Waiheke Island
- Mission Bay
- Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill & Cornwall Park
- Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium
- Rangitoto Island
- Maungauika / North Head