Thunder Creek Falls is a waterfall in Mount Aspiring National Park, on the Haast Highway (State Highway 6), about 50 km south of Haast township, though the directory places it under Christchurch. It has a 4.8 rating from 550 Google reviews. The Department of Conservation describes a short, easy walk on a sealed track through kāmahi and silver beech forest to a viewing platform for the 28 m falls, with no dogs and a drone ban without a permit. Its page also carries a notice that the lower platform is closed, so check current conditions. Reviewers call it the best waterfall stop on Haast Pass, a walk of roughly 5 to 15 minutes from the car park.
A good scenic attraction makes access easy and keeps visitors safe, so check the official page for closures, weather and track status before you go. Waterfall volume changes with rain, so the falls look most dramatic after wet weather, but tracks and roads can be slippery. Wear shoes with grip, bring a rain jacket and insect repellent for bush areas, and note that the nearest toilets are 5 km north at Pleasant Flat Campsite. Stay on the track and take rubbish with you.
For a short bush walk to a roaring waterfall on the Haast Highway, Thund