Wairere Falls Track

Best hike so far! Make sure you have proper shoes though, especially if it's rainy.

One of the best track i’ve hiked! So glad we decided to go here though it wasn’t part of our itinerary.Be sure to have proper shoes especially if it rained the day before. There were few parts that were slippery.Exhilarating, definitely not boring and stunning view of the falls at halfway.Unfortunately we didn’t go all way to the top as it was already getting dark and we didn’t have the proper gear to do night hike. So I highly recommend to do this earlier especially during winter.The halfway mark/pitstop is already magnificent though.

Beautiful view at the top! Intermediate track, well maintained pathways but some paths got muddy after rain. Definitely visit again.

Great hike…pretty advanced. In the shade most of way up. Would not suggest just after a rainy period. Amazing views are the reward!

Great walk. Perfect summer bush walk with stunning top view. Well maintained pathway.

Perfect summer walk without sun burn at all for the most of the track. The view from the top is stunning and worth every step. Make sure you are physically prepared as some steps can be challenging. You ca see Wairere Falls from a distance.

Impromptu day trek on Christmas Day. Well formed tracks but can be very muddy after rain. Well shaded all the way through. DOC states it as an easy trek which is probably for the highly-physically fit peeps. I would say it is okay for a moderately fit person at their own pace. The sign shows 45 mins to the lower platform and a further 45 mins to the summit, all along one track totalling 90 mins one way. I started at 9.15am, took an hour to the lower viewing platform; and reached the summit around 11.15am. My 2 hour ascend allowed for plenty of picture taking and rest breaks admiring the beauty of nature. Just before reaching the lower viewing platform there are flights of proper timber stairs to conquer (reminds me of Devils Staircase @ Tongariro Crossing but nothing compared to that!). No pain no gain for sure! 2nd stage to the summit is a continuous yet consistent (to me) incline until the last few minutes which is either flat or slight decline. And THEN, the amazing view awaits you! Came back down in an hour including a quick detour to the International Seat Of Peace. So all up 3 hours return. There is a block of modern longdrop (3 cubicles) in the carpark area only so make sure to use it before you start. Not one for family picnic areas at either of the viewing platforms (some picnic tables at the carpark grounds however). Maybe" possible in the area when you reached the summit where there's another track veering off it. Best waterfall trek I have done so far with colourful surroundings this time of the year. Do carry plenty of drinking water