# Ōkere Falls Track

> A short forest track along the Kaituna River gorge with views of rapids and waterfalls, including a drop of about seven metres at Tutea Falls.

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

A short forest track along the Kaituna River gorge with views of rapids and waterfalls, including a drop of about seven metres at Tutea Falls. The walk is under an hour return. Take care on wet steps, and note that rafting groups use the river.

- **Nearest town:** Rotorua, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -38.0375, 176.3672

## 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)

## Nearby

- [Hell's Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Spa](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-hells-gate/) – 3 km
- [Rotorua Government Gardens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-government-gardens/) – 15 km
- [Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-redwoods-whakarewarewa/) – 16 km
- [Kuirau Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-kuirau-park/) – 16 km

## FAQs

### Where is Ōkere Falls Track?

Ōkere Falls Track is in Rotorua, New Zealand, at GPS -38.0375, 176.3672.

### What is there to see near Ōkere Falls Track?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hell's Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Spa (3 km), Rotorua Government Gardens (15 km), Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest (16 km) and Kuirau Park (16 km).

### When is the best time to visit Ōkere Falls Track?

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)