# Wainui Falls

> A 20-minute walk through bush and across a swing bridge leads to a high waterfall in a narrow gorge, among the largest in the region.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-wainui-falls/

A 20-minute walk through bush and across a swing bridge leads to a high waterfall in a narrow gorge, among the largest in the region. The path is mostly flat but can be slippery after rain. There is a small free car park at the start.

- **Nearest town:** Takaka, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -40.8230, 172.9510

## Good to know

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

## Nearby

- [Totaranui Campsite](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-totaranui/) – 4 km
- [Te Waikoropupū Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-pupu-springs/) – 16 km
- [Marahau and Abel Tasman Coast Track Start](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-marahau/) – 21 km
- [Ngārua Caves, Takaka Hill](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-ngarua-caves/) – 21 km

## FAQs

### Where is Wainui Falls?

Wainui Falls is in Takaka, New Zealand, at GPS -40.8230, 172.9510.

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

Places worth a stop nearby: Totaranui Campsite (4 km), Te Waikoropupū Springs (16 km), Marahau and Abel Tasman Coast Track Start (21 km) and Ngārua Caves, Takaka Hill (21 km).

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

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