# McLean Falls

> A tiered waterfall in the Catlins forest, reached by a 40-minute return track from the car park, with a small campsite nearby.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-mclean-falls/

A tiered waterfall in the Catlins forest, reached by a 40-minute return track from the car park, with a small campsite nearby. The path can be muddy after rain. Take the short side track to Upper McLean Falls if you have time.

- **Nearest town:** Owaka, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -46.5650, 169.2570

## Good to know

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

## Featured in these trip guides

- [The Catlins coast from Balclutha to Invercargill](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-catlins-southern-scenic/)

## Nearby

- [Cathedral Caves](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-cathedral-caves/) – 6 km
- [Purakaunui Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-purakaunui-falls/) – 13 km
- [Curio Bay Petrified Forest](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-curio-bay-petrified-forest/) – 19 km
- [Slope Point](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-slope-point/) – 23 km

## FAQs

### Where is McLean Falls?

McLean Falls is in Owaka, New Zealand, at GPS -46.5650, 169.2570.

### Which road trips pass McLean Falls?

McLean Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Catlins coast from Balclutha to Invercargill.

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

Places worth a stop nearby: Cathedral Caves (6 km), Purakaunui Falls (13 km), Curio Bay Petrified Forest (19 km) and Slope Point (23 km).

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

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