Niagara Falls, Rapids on the Waikawa River, Southland Region, New Zealand
The Niagara Falls cascade through a series of small cataracts on the Waikawa River, creating swift water patterns across the rocky riverbed.
A surveyor named these rapids after the famous North American falls, deliberately choosing the name to emphasize their modest size in comparison.
The falls carry the Māori name Mānga Piri and serve as a traditional spawning location for īnanga fish, connecting nature with indigenous heritage.
The rapids are accessible through walking tracks in the Catlins area, located approximately 15 kilometers east of Fortrose near the river mouth.
These rapids form the smallest waterfalls in the Catlins region, situated along the 23-kilometer course of the Waikawa River toward the Pacific Ocean.
Location: Southland Region
Part of: Waikawa River
GPS coordinates: -46.59458,169.13458
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:03
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