Owharoa Falls

tourist attraction — Waikino · Waikino

About Owharoa Falls

A group of three waterfalls off Waitawheta Road in Waikino, a few kilometres from Karangahake Gorge. The first fall is a 6-metre fan waterfall, reached by a very easy walk of about five minutes each way, with some stairs. The walk is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers, but there is a partial view of the falls from the car park. The car park sits just past the one-lane bridge, and there are no toilets.

The second fall can be seen only at the top, from the road. The third fall is easily reached and can be seen from the bridge, a few minutes further along the stream. The Hauraki Rail Trail passes nearby, and the website suggests a short ride from Karangahake Gorge to the falls. The site is about two hours' drive from Auckland and one hour from Tauranga, on sealed roads.