# Purakaunui Falls

> 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.

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

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

## 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

- [McLean Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-mclean-falls/) – 13 km
- [Cathedral Caves](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-cathedral-caves/) – 16 km
- [Curio Bay Petrified Forest](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-curio-bay-petrified-forest/) – 31 km
- [Slope Point](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-slope-point/) – 34 km

## 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)