A roadside waterfall on the Mangawhero River, seen from an official lookout platform beside State Highway 4 at Kakatahi, north of Whanganui. It is a block waterfall, about 15 metres high. We hear a recent landslide narrowed the falls, so they are less spectacular than before, although the website says the spot is still worth a stop to relax.
The drive is about 45 minutes from Whanganui or National Park Village, and the road is sealed all the way. Travelling north on State Highway 4 from Whanganui, it is about 58.5 km. There is a signposted car park on the left with room for two to four cars. The lookout platform can be reached from the highway, and the waterfall is seen from a distance. There are no tables or toilets at the site. The website gives a two-minute return time for the track.