Ayrburn Waterfall is a tourist attraction at 345 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road in Highbury, Palmerston North, holding a 4.8 rating from twelve Google reviews. Waterfalls reward a little timing: a fall that trickles in a dry spell turns thunderous after heavy rain, so it pays to check the weather before setting out. Paths near running water stay damp or muddy, so grippy shoes beat sandals, and it is wise to keep to marked routes, since the rock at the top of a fall is rarely as solid as it looks. Early mornings tend to be quieter, and low light through the spray makes for the best photographs. The best local falls are often the unfussy kind: no tickets, no queues, just a short walk and the sound of water. For anyone in or around Palmerston North, Ayrburn Waterfall makes a simple, scenic excuse to get outdoors.