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Tarawera Falls Walk

Departure Point Kariri Point Reserve to Tapahoro Bay, Tarawera Outlet, Lake Tarawera.

Recognised as Department of Conservations and New Zealand’s best short walk.

 
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5/5
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#1 of 3 things to do in Lake Tarawera
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According to TripAdvisor travelers as of September 2024

 Health & Safety

The Tarawera River is the only outlet for Lake Tarawera. There can be a strong currents and care should be taken if you choose to swim.

There is limited Mobile Coverage in this area.

Park your vehicle at Kariri Point Reserve/Boat Shed Bay before boarding the water taxi to Tarawera Falls.

The Tarawera Falls walking track runs parallel to the Tarawera River which is the final outlet to the sea for seven of Rotorua’s lakes.

Duration

40 minutes each way by water taxi. Loop walk 3.5hrs.

Schedule

9:00am – departs Kariri Point Reserve/Boat Shed Bay, Lake Tarawera
40 minute cruise to Te Tapahoro Bay, Tarawera Outlet

9:45am Start the 1.5hrs walk to the Tarawera Falls. Enjoy the spectacular Falls before beginning the return walk to Tapahoro Bay, Tarawera Outlet and the Lake Tarawera Water Taxi.

01:00pm Water Taxi pick up at The Jetty, Tapahoro Bay for your return to Kariri Point Reserve/Boat Shed Bay.

01:30pm Arrive at Kariri Point Reserve/Boat Shed Bay, Lake Tarawera.

About

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Along the way to the falls you pass two other cascading waterfalls and walk through some of the most beautiful native forests in New Zealand before reaching the spectacular Tarawera Falls themselves.

Tarawera Falls Walk is regarded as the Department of Conservations’ best short walk in New Zealand.

What to Bring

  • Good walking shoes (Tramping boots not required)
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
  • Camera
  • Take your swimming costume and a towel in the summer for a swim in the cool lake before embarking on the water taxi.
  • Sunscreen

Travel is in our all-weather boat.

Additional Details

  • Name:Tarawera Falls Walk
  • Email Address:info@findmylocal.nz
  • Response Time:Our team will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.
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