Okiritoto Falls is a waterfall in the countryside at Waimauku, in Auckland's Rodney district, holding a 4.2 Google rating from those who make the trip. Waterfalls reward good timing: their flow depends almost entirely on recent rain, so a visit a day or two after a decent downpour shows a proper cascade, while a long dry spell can leave little more than a trickle over the rocks. Regulars tend to favour winter and spring, when streams run full, and they wear sturdy shoes, since the paths to falls are often damp, steep or muddy underfoot. The quieter, less-signposted falls have their own appeal too — no crowds, more birdsong, and the unhurried sound of water doing its work. For anyone in Waimauku or heading out towards Woodhill Forest and the Muriwai coast, Okiritoto Falls makes a modest, peaceful stop when the streams are running.