Thunder Creek Falls
WalkWest CoastOpen
- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 5 min
- Distance
- 200 m
- Route
- Return
- Dogs
- No dogs
Access: read before you go
Flying a drone without a permit is strictly prohibited. Drone use on conservation land
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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.nzThe car park for Thunder Creek Falls is located on the Haast Highway (SH6), 50 km south of Haast township.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.03743° S, 169.36620° E
About this place
A short bush walk to a viewing platform showcasing the 28 m high Thunder Creek Falls.
The route
An easy walk on a sealed track that passes through kāmahi and silver beech forest to a viewing platform above the Haast River. It has great views of the spectacular, 28 m high Thunder Creek Falls on the other side.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
No visitor centre in Makarora
Contact the Awarua/Haast or Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park visitor centres instead.
No drones
Flying a drone without a permit is strictly prohibited. Drone use on conservation land
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Pleasant Flat Campsite
Standard • West Coast • 3.1 km
Pleasant Flat is a standard campsite in the Wanaka and Makarora area. It offers views of Mount Hooker and is located near the Haast River for fishing and short…
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Toilets - flush
Brewster Hut
Serviced Alpine • 12 bunks • West Coast • 6.7 km
Brewster Hut is a serviced alpine 12 bunk hut located in the South Westland area. You need to book online before you go to stay at this hut over the summer…
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Wills Hut
Standard • 4 bunks • West Coast • 7.4 km
Wills Hut is a standard four-bunk hut located in the South Westland area of the West Coast region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Makarora Hut
Standard • 4 bunks • Otago • 11.8 km
Makarora Hut is a standard four-bunk hut located in the Wanaka/Makarora area of Otago.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Cameron Flat Campsite
Standard • Otago • 15.1 km
Cameron Flat Campsite is a standard campsite located in the Wanaka and Makarora area of Otago. It sits near the Makarora River and offers access to nearby…
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walks nearby
Wills Valley Track
Advanced • 5 - 6 hr • 7.5 km • 4 km away
Fantail Falls Walk
Easiest • 5 min return • 200 m • 4.7 km away
Brewster Track
Advanced • 6 – 8 hr return • 5 km • 5.83 km away
Haast Pass Lookout Track
Easy • 1 hr return • 1.5 km • 7.83 km away
Bridle Track
Easy • 1 hr 30 min one way • 3.5 km • 9.44 km away
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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.