# Huka Falls

> The Waikato River squeezes through a narrow rock channel and drops into a pool in a surge of turquoise water.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-huka-falls/

The Waikato River squeezes through a narrow rock channel and drops into a pool in a surge of turquoise water. Footbridges and viewing platforms lie a few minutes from the car park, and a river walk starts from the same point. Arrive early to avoid tour coaches.

- **Nearest town:** Taupō, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -38.6489, 176.0948
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. Hot in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Rotorua, Taupō and Tongariro: a volcanic plateau road trip](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-rotorua-taupo-tongariro/)

## Nearby

- [Craters of the Moon](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-craters-of-the-moon/) – 3 km
- [Aratiatia Rapids](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-aratiatia-rapids/) – 5 km
- [Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-orakei-korako/) – 19 km
- [Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-mine-bay-maori-carvings/) – 20 km

## FAQs

### Where is Huka Falls?

Huka Falls is in Taupō, New Zealand, at GPS -38.6489, 176.0948.

### Which road trips pass Huka Falls?

Huka Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rotorua, Taupō and Tongariro: a volcanic plateau road trip.

### What is there to see near Huka Falls?

Places worth a stop nearby: Craters of the Moon (3 km), Aratiatia Rapids (5 km), Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park (19 km) and Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings (20 km).

### When is the best time to visit Huka Falls?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)