Three waterfalls in the central Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, all seen from the track to the Upper Nihotupu Reservoir. The main falls are a 6-metre cascade, and the walk in is easy and well maintained. We hear the track is closed because of damage from Cyclone Gabrielle. The track starts from a carpark on Piha Road, 1.6 km from the Scenic Drive intersection, which has no facilities nearby. A long drop toilet sits about 10 minutes' walk from the carpark, near the Upper Nihotupu Track.
From the track, the first falls are seen from a bridge about 15 to 20 minutes in, and visitors can go down to the base, where there are cool swimming spots. The second falls are seen from the bridge, and the third falls about five minutes further on the main track. The reservoir and its dam are a further 15 minutes' walk, and there is a picnic area near the reservoir. The return track takes about 40 minutes. The drive from Auckland City takes around 30 to 45 minutes, on sealed road all the way.