Rainbow Falls Walk
WalkNorthlandOpen
- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 10 min
- Distance
- 400 m one way
- Route
- Return
- 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.nzFrom Kerikeri township, head north-east to the Heritage Bypass, then turn left into Waipapa Road. Rainbow Falls Road is on the left off Waipapa Road. Access to the Rainbow Falls is from the parking area at the end of Rainbow Falls Road or from the Kerikeri River Track itself.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 35.21412° S, 173.94263° E
About this place
This short, easy walk suitable for buggies, leads to the stunning Rainbow Falls on the Kerikeri River.
The route
This short walk, starting at the Rainbow Falls car park, is accessible by wheelchair. There are picnicking areas and a toilet at the end of Rainbow Falls Road. You can stroll along the riverbank to the spectacular Rainbow Falls. There are two viewing points that overlook the falls. There is a third viewing point near a historic weir. The third viewing point has direct access to the water and there are steep drops along the track, so stay on the track and supervise children. Rainbow Falls is not a recommended swimming place. There are significant risks associated with waterfall swimming and weirs. Rainbow Falls Walk connects with Kerikeri River Track . This is a more challenging track and has fewer barriers. 10,000 Steps Northland: This track equates to about 533 steps.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Walks nearby
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Kororipo Pā Historic Walk
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Sources
- 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).
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.