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Waitākere Falls

Waitākere Falls drops 95 metres (312 ft) on the Waitākere River just below the Waitākere Dam in the northern section of Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, Auckland.

The height makes it the tallest waterfall in the Auckland Region and the third highest on the North Island. The falls are of the horsetail type, meaning water maintains some contact with the rock face as it descends.

A walking track from parking on Scenic Drive reaches a viewpoint in roughly 40 minutes one way. Despite its impressive stature, the falls are considered relatively overlooked compared to other destinations in the Waitākere Ranges.


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