Mangawhero Falls Walk
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Forecast point: Waitonga Falls (1180m) · 1.6km away
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Enjoy excellent views of a beautiful waterfall close to the road.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This short walk provides excellent views of a beautiful waterfall close to the road. Here, not far below the bushline, the beech forest is stunted because of the harsh climate. Spectacular icicles form around the falls in winter.
Getting there
Start from the car park 16 km up Ohakune Mountain Road.
Know before you go
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track