- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 30 min
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzŌkere Falls walking track is located 21 km from Rotorua on Trout Pool road off SH 33 (the Rotorua to Tauranga highway).
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 38.01079° S, 176.34375° E
About this place
Enjoy great views of spectacular waterfalls and white-water rafters on the Kaituna River from a viewing platform along this short, easy walk. Kids will also enjoy searching for geocaches and spotting glow worms after dark.
The route
A well-formed bushwalk with a scenic lookout over Ōkere River and its spectacular waterfalls. There are numerous information panels along the track, describing the human and natural landscape. A wide grassy area beside the main car park provides a good site for a picnic, public toilets are provided here as well. The trout pool is a popular fishing spot, and trout are often seen swimming gently against the current. From the main lookout platform by Hinemoa's steps you can watch rafters and kayakers sweep over the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. Note: The platform that looks out over Tutea Falls is closed. You can still enjoy views from sections of the track leading down to the cave.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Keep Rotorua lakes free of pest fish
Invasive species are a pest because they reduce water quality and can compete with native species and trout. You can help by reporting sightings or photographing caught specimens of koi carp (3-70 cm) or catfish (3-40 cm). Other fish of concern are rudd and gambusia. How to report your sightings .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Notes from people who have been
5.0 out of 5, 1 note, visited 3 weeks ago
- Bette Cosgrove5 out of 5 VisitedWater runningToilet cleanQuiet
The road end at Trout Pools has excellent large carpark where rafters exit the river. Good vault toilet. There are 5 allocated FREEDOM camp spots. Start of walk is short walk 200m up from Okere Falls Store [ turn at Rotorua Rafting] an excellent large carpark with well serviced flushing loos.
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).