Experience the Beauty of a New Zealand Jungle
Near Wainui Falls New Zealand

Travelers to New Zealand who love adventure will find Wainui Falls an absolutely stunning place to take a walk. Situated on the western end of Abel Tasman National Park, the area around Wainui Falls is filled with majestic trees, colossal rocks, scenically rugged terrain, and– of course– beautiful falling water. Come to Wainui Falls on your New Zealand vacation to experience two hours of delight tramping along the Wainui river, to the falls themselves, and back.

The Wainui Falls walking path is suitable for tourists of all fitness levels and activity preferences; getting from the parking lot to the waterfall takes only about 45 minutes of easy walking amid pristine New Zealand terrain.

Along the way is a skillfully made and durable one-person suspension bridge crafted from rope. Don’t worry; it’s perfectly safe, though it might move a little when you walk across. The railing on the bridge is extremely high and sufficient to protect those who lose their balance from falling off. Beneath the bridge are enormous granite boulders so large that they block the flow of the Wainui River itself.

The Wainui Falls — the largest of the falls in the Golden Bay area– are colossal and beautiful; they’re 20 meters high, and they stream downward through a gap in some impressively large rocks. The vegetation is bright green, and the rays of sunlight making their way through the gaps in the leaves give the area a warm golden glow.

This area is right near Wainui Bay, the site of Abel Tasman’s first landing in New Zealand in 1642. When walking along the Wainui Falls track, you’ll observe authentic NZ jungle vegetation, including rata trees, tree ferns, and nikau palms.

Companies like Kahurangi Guided Walks offer guided tours along the Wainui Falls walkway. These tours have the advantage of knowledgeable guides telling you about the area’s wildlife and history and showing you the places they’ve found to be most scenic and intriguing from their own extensive experiences. Or you can choose to explore the area on your own at a more leisurely pace, breathing in the fresh air and letting the great flora, fauna, and terrain of New Zealand surprise and delight you at every step.

The Wainui Falls New Zealand are also in the vicinity of Takaka, and visiting them can be an easy and rewarding way to spend a morning or afternoon of a New Zealand vacation. Come to Wainui Falls to experience a safe, comfortable, but exciting adventure! And if you’re looking for great accommodations in the Golden Bay area, try Hecate House Nelson New Zealand.