Wentworth Falls
A double-tiered waterfall in the primeval forest near Whangamatā. The return forest trail takes about 2.5 hours and passes streams and old mining remains.
The track starts at the Wentworth Valley DOC campsite and follows the valley through dense native forest, passing relics from the gold-rush era. After about an hour you reach a viewpoint above the falls, where you can see two tiers of water plunging into a deep pool. The coordinates given point to an OpenStreetMap viewpoint. Parts of the track have steps and are slippery after rain. Camping is available at the campsite for a fee.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Whangamatā
- Martha Mine, Waihi
- Karangahake Gorge
- Pinnacles Walk (Kauaeranga Valley)
- Tairua & Mount Paku
- Thames School of Mines
- Square Kauri
- Hot Water Beach