Purakaunui Falls
Owaka, New Zealand
A three-tiered waterfall dropping over dark rock in native forest, reached by a flat 10-minute walk from the car park off Purakaunui Falls Road. The final stretch of the road is gravel. It is a popular stop, so visit in the morning for fewer people.
- Nearest town
- Owaka, New Zealand
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -46.4567, 169.3017
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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)
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FAQs
Where is Purakaunui Falls?
Purakaunui Falls is in Owaka, New Zealand, at GPS -46.4567, 169.3017.
Which road trips pass Purakaunui Falls?
Purakaunui Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Catlins coast from Balclutha to Invercargill.
What is there to see near Purakaunui Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: McLean Falls (13 km), Cathedral Caves (16 km), Curio Bay Petrified Forest (31 km) and Slope Point (34 km).
When is the best time to visit Purakaunui 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)