Kerikeri 5 Waterfall Walks
Kerikeri boasts 5 waterfalls on rivers which are all within walking distance of the town centre. The walks are mostly unspoilt woodland and vary from 3km to 8km in length – you’ll walk a total of 16km to do them all. These riversize tracks feature stunning waterfalls and swimming holes.
The five walks are:
1. Rainbow Falls track alongside the Kerikeri River with two waterfalls. 3.75 km
2. The Wairoa track alongside the Wairoa stream with two waterfalls. 2.25 km
3. Charlie’s Rock waterfall off Landing Road. 2.3 km from the Stone Store.
4. The Southside track runs through the Booths Wharapuke Reserve historic track which is a lovely wooded trail. 2.2km.long. Entrance 50m below 192 Kerikeri Road.
5. Southside of the Kerikeri River from Golf View Road along the river and up through Peacock Gardens. 1.5 km.
Distances are one way.
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Rainbow and Wharepuke Falls
Both these waterfalls are on the Kerikeri River, alongside which runs the pretty Rainbow Falls Track. The viewing platforms at the top of the Rainbow Falls provide an excellent vantage point from which to view this spectacular 27metre waterfall from a variety of angles. This lovely shady track is a well-surfaced 4km/1-1.5hr walk one way.
The Wharepuke Falls are also located on the Rainbow Falls track, approximately 20 minutes walk from the Stone Stone. You will pass great rock formations close to the Warepuke Falls.
Te Wairere & Secret Waterfall
The Wairoa Stream Track, opened in April 2017, meanders through beautiful bush and passes two waterfalls. Secret Waterfall is the smaller of the two waterfalls on the Wairoa Stream.
The 2.5km track has a steep section flanking Te Wairere Waterfall but is otherwise a pretty, moderate level bush track. The walk can be accessed near the top of the waterfall off Cobham Road just past the little bridge, 1km from the town centre, or from the Stone Store carpark area.
Charlies Rock
Not the biggest waterfall, but probably the prettiest! Hidden Charlie’s Rock, with its fascinating rock formations and stunning swimming hole, is extremely popular. Enter the track beside the Croquet Green on Landing Rd, 1km from the Stone Store and almost opposite Waipapa Landing Slipway. The 10 minute walk to this stunning waterfall is mainly easy, with a couple of rocky and muddy spots.
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