DOC track
Barrs Falls (Barrs Falls Scenic Reserve)
181m10 mins returnEasiest
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Take a short walk to an unknown waterfall in the Catlins.
Elevation
Climb
18m
Drop
18m
Highest point
109m
Lowest point
89m
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Forest
Longest open stretch
None
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This short walk through a mystic forest below the road takes you to where not one, but two waterfalls converge. Stand at the platform and take in one of the Catlins best kept secrets.
Getting there
3 km south of Owaka on the Southern Scenic Route, turn right into Barr Road. Several areas suitable for parking are handy to the start of the track.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track