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Curtis Falls

Curtis Falls is a waterfall located in the Manganui River gorge within the East Egmont area of Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki (Egmont National Park) in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. The falls are reached via the Curtis Falls Track, a roughly 2.

1 km route that begins at the car park near Ngāti Ruanui Stratford Mountain House. The trail descends into the valley of the Te Pōpō Stream, climbs steeply via steps and ladders, then drops sharply down a steel ladder into the Manganui River gorge.

From there, walkers rock-hop upstream, crossing the river several times before arriving at the base of the falls. The track is rated moderate and can be demanding.

Steep drop-offs near the falls require caution, especially with children, and the river section may become impassable during flood conditions.


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