Waipohatu Waterfalls Track
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This is a rugged tramping track through rainforest up to two waterfalls. This track connects to Forest Walk Track.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This track is connected to the Forest Walk which brings you out at a second car park area where you can choose to progress to the Waipohatu Waterfalls Track.
The waterfall track climbs through stunning rain forest up to two breath-taking falls and back down through the bush to the picnic area.
Getting there
From SH1 in Invercargill travel 70 km south-west for approximately one hour. Follow Southern Scenic Route, Fortrose-Otara Road and Otara-Haldane Road to Tokanui-Haldane Road in Tokanui.
Continue on Tokanui-Haldane Road. Drive to Waipohatu Road. Follow gravel road for 1 km into the carpark.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track