Taranaki Falls
Whakapapa Village
Reviews
Dee Greig-Dunn
Ranking: 9/10
A lovely walk from Whakapapa Village. I took the clockwise route and even though it was high season (27th Dec) I only met 3 other people on the way. There were more people at the falls themselves who had taken the anti clockwise route.
The walk takes in lots of different landscapes and the falls themselves are spectacular. It is possible to walk behind the falls if you wish to. It took around 1.5 hours. Definitely worth doing!
Linnea Sahlberg
Ranking: 10/10
Even though we went on a misty day the walk was amazing. Beautiful waterfalls, cool alpine vegetation and volcanic landscapes. Perfect for a shorter walk (about 2 hours) in Tongariro.
Markus Wagner
Ranking: 9/10
Little up and down walk through forest to the waterfall. Especially for kids, beautiful scenery and an easy walk.
Julia Achatz
Ranking: 7/10
Two hours loop through forest and open landscape - there must be spectacular views to the mountains. We did not see anything since it was a very cloudy day.
Katharina Gans
Ranking: 9/10
A beautiful walk with different landscapes. It is a loop track, where you use the lower and upper walkway. Approximately two hours. Nice waterfall.
Benedikt Lorenz
Ranking: 10/10
Very nice little walk with wee Levia (9 months) in the backpack, we were happy with this alternative to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (next time!).
Theresa Flach
Ranking: 10/10
It is a beautiful walk for two hours. You can also swim in the pool under the waterfall. Only thing which is not good, is too many people.
Jonas Neumann
Ranking: 9/10
Beautiful walk to the waterfalls, especially with good weather. You could even take a bath at the waterfall.
Thomas Klinting
Ranking: 6/10
Easy loop track near the Tongariro visitor centre to some cool falls and near a river, though most of the trip is less interesting. Convenient track for stretching your legs, but not a destination in itself.
Daniela Hintermayr
Ranking: 7/10
Beautiful waterfall, the trail to the falls leads you through Baumfarne, if you do it as part of Tama Lakes it is worth visiting.
Kati Behrendt
Ranking: 10/10
Super nice walk. Well signed!
Wouter Bleckmann
Ranking: 8/10
Nice walk beside the river, at halfway a beautiful waterfall.
Jack Robinson
Ranking: 10/10
Really nice walk! A little short but the falls are good. Take something to cover your ears if you take the high road.
Ulf
Ranking: 10/10
Nice two hour round walk to impressive waterfall, nice weather conditions, good views of Mt Ruapehu, very impressive.
Tom Rogers
Ranking: 7/10
A three hour return walk. Combines a 2 +1 hour walk following the river. Being in spring, this walk was fun and as it was short we were able to set a good pace. The walk goes through open marsh, forest and opens up by the river. Not too crazy but a good stomp.
Robert Elzinga
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful mountain with a good view.
Daniel Roedel
Ranking: 8/10
It is just a short walk from Whakapapa Village. The walk is great because you have a great view over Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngauruhoe. The waterfall itself is so cool. It is approximately 15m high and you can sit right at the edge and walk under the fall.
David Schelensky
Ranking: 10/10
Good track with perfect waterfall and nice nature. Different nature, you see forest, bush, rocks..... Do it when you are here!
Ruven Rintelmann
Ranking: 9/10
Nice walk for two hours return with the opportunity to have a bath under the waterfall. Great view of Tongariro National Park.
Christina Perez
Ranking: 8/10
Nice and easy walk. Scenery is nice and waterfalls are worth a look.
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Catherine Schlachter
Ranking: 9/10
Really worth it. Beautiful scenery, enjoyed it a lot.
Janina Zwerver
Ranking: 8/10
2 hours, beautiful views and waterfall.
Casandra Prunica
Ranking: 9/10
Short walk in! Simple but beautiful falls and can swim there, just very cold! Definitely worth seeing.
Anton Thisted
Ranking: 7/10
Rainy so did not see if the view was nice; what I saw was nice in a bleak way though! Good tracks, cool waterfall.
Brigitte
Ranking: 9/10
A very nice two hour walk.
Soren and Inelase Lindhardbell
Ranking: 10/10
Good track, varied, well prepared and easy to follow.
Soren and Inelase Lindhardbell
Ranking: 10/10
Good track, varied, well prepared and easy to follow.
Laurits and Bettina
Ranking: 9/10
Tongariro National Park.
Ron
Ranking: 8/10
Spectacular scenic views.
Helmut Schmid
Ranking: 9/10
Easy short walk with beautiful views.
Melinda Moir
Ranking: 9/10
Easy hike and nice views.
Lars
Ranking: 8/10
Track is in good condition, but crowded in high season. Anyway it is worth walking along here no matter what season it is.
Tina
Ranking: 9/10
2 hour round trip, well worth doing, not hard - easy!! Nice views for the volcano and the mountain!
Lotte Foged
Ranking: 9/10
3 hours walk with children aged 5 & 8 was ok, beautiful falls.
Dean
Ranking: 8/10
Only a 2 hour walk, the views are fantastic. Be brave and walk behind the falls but only when not in floud.
Lisa Beutler
Ranking: 10/10
Very Nice Landscape
Barry Dunster
Ranking: 10/10
picturesque sheltered picnic area to share with someone you love, even if the person you love is yourself
Ralph & Marloes Meyers
Ranking: 9/10
Good track, nice waterfall exactly halfway! Good views of the volacanoes.
Wheeler
Ranking: 10/10
Stunning waterfall in very very wet weather.
Tim
Ranking: 9/10
Fantastic.
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Michael Orme
Ranking: 7/10
Lovely walk with lots of scenery to check out.
Tina Baun
Ranking: 8/10
It was a good 2 hours walk with ups and downs, woods and a pretty waterfall at the end,
Florian
Ranking: 7/10
Impressive landscape and view, way is easy to find, no fees for entering the park, good information about the park at the visitor centre.
Erica Moorhouse
Ranking: 8/10
2 hour well signposted walking track. Great views of 2 volcanoes and varied environment (forest, open moor and riverside) Good for someone wanting shortish walk. Great waterfall.
Dennis & Claudia
Ranking: 8/10
See different vegetation and beautiful falls - all in about 2 hours.
D Oostrum
Ranking: 9/10
Beautiful track and good path.
Schubert, Wolfgang & Claudia
Ranking: 8/10
Very easy, lovely views of the mountains.
Cecile
Ranking: 10/10
Very pleasant easy waslk of 2 - 2.5 hours, perfect before/after the day you do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Start the loop clock-wise in the morning.
Mike Peirce
Ranking: 9/10
Excellent short walk (2 hours).
BVanW
Ranking: 9/10
Very beautiful walk to do in the afternoon.
Jannievan Osnabrugge
Ranking: 7/10
Nice. Isite in Whakapapa village was very nice - beautiful!
Lousie Hug
Ranking: 7/10
Great views of all 3 volcanoes when clear and sunny!! Falls not that exciting.
Monika Wenzel
Ranking: 10/10
beautiful walk, well constructed.
Jeanette Larsen
Ranking: 9/10
A very nice walk. Beautiful nature. It takes around 2 hours. Suitable for everyone.
Louis Duhaime
Ranking: 9/10
Wonderful tramping at the foot of the volcanoes.
usigmund
Ranking: 8/10
Good walk. Do it anti clockwise for better views.
ilkal
Ranking: 8/10
Easy walk and good to do in the rain also!
katesc
Ranking: 9/10
Good walk and not too long if weather is bad.
vernenal
Ranking: 10/10
Great walk.
Ralph Boese
Ranking: 10/10
Good track, well signed.
johannac
Ranking: 8/10
2hr walk, fairly easy and good if you are short of time like we were. Total mix of scenery.