This one is a beautiful staircase waterfall that you can find off one of the side roads along the Karangahake Gorge. Pull into Waitawheta Rd and park alongside the slope as we did. Look out for the hidden tunnel downhill track enclosed by trees and green on both sides down to the waterfall. You can sneak a peak at the water as you make your way towards it. Only takes a few minutes each way- wonderful if you aren't feeling like doing a long or too intensive walk.
Has a medium sized pool at the bottom for swimming but be careful as some parts are quite deep. Even climbing down to the rocks there is quite a few slippery spots. Continues down a stream towards the Karangahake. Quite cool water when we went and lovely to float in. There is bush around to sit and little pockets for changing if you aren't already in your gear.
Gorgeous fall- so easy to get to, definitely worth seeing read more