Mōkau Falls — New Zealand

About this spectacle

Mōkau Falls is a waterfall located in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand's North Island. Visitors approaching through native bush are greeted by the sound of cascading water before the falls come into view, tumbling into a pool below. The surrounding landscape is characterised by New Zealand's lush green bush, with ferns and native flora framing the cascade. The experience is intimate and natural, offering a sense of quiet escape typical of New Zealand's lesser-known waterfalls. The air carries the cool, fresh mist of the falls, and birdsong from native species adds to the atmosphere. While the falls are not among New Zealand's most celebrated, they offer a genuine and peaceful encounter with the country's water and bush scenery, best appreciated at close range and at a quiet pace.

When to go

Year-round

Getting there

Nearest airport: NPE. Nearest city: Napier.

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