Fantail Falls, Waterfall in Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand
The 23-meter Fantail Falls cascades down the rock face, spreading into a fan pattern before entering the clear waters of the Haast River.
A hydroelectric power plant operated at the base of the falls in the 1930s to supply electricity for the construction of the Makarora-Jackson Bay road.
The forest surrounding Fantail Falls contains silver beech trees, prickly shield fern, horopito, and broadleaf, representing New Zealand's native flora.
The waterfall is accessible through a 10-minute return walk from the parking area on State Highway 6, with clear signage marking the entrance.
The falls mark the exact point where Fantail Creek meets the Haast River at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level.
GPS coordinates: -44.07823,169.38613
Latest update: March 18, 2025 06:48
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