Wainui Falls
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Golden Bay, reached in about 40 minutes through nikau palm forest and across a swaying suspension bridge.
Wainui Falls lies near Wainui Bay, at the northern end of Abel Tasman National Park and the end of the coastal track. The falls are about 20 metres high. The one-way walk takes about 40 minutes, following the Wainui River through dense native forest and nikau palms. Along the way is a wobbly suspension bridge, and the track ends at the roaring falls. Paths get slippery after rain, so wear non-slip shoes. It's about a 25-minute drive from Takaka, and you can pair it with Pupu Springs and Awaroa.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Awaroa Beach
- Tākaka Hill (Harwoods Hole & Ngārua Caves)
- Bark Bay
- Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Tonga Island Marine Reserve
- Cleopatra's Pool
- Te Waikoropupū Springs
- Torrent Bay