Fantail Falls Walk
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A short, easy bush walk to a view of Fantail Falls on the other side of the Haast River.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
From the car park a short bush walk leads to the bed of the Haast River, with a view of the beautiful fan-shaped waterfall at the foot of Fantail Creek.
Getting there
The car park for Fantail Falls is located on the Haast Highway (SH6), 85 km north of Wanaka.
Know before you go
The nearest toilet facilities are located at the Pleasant Flat Campsite, 10 km north along SH6.
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.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track