Wainui Falls, Waterfall in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
The Wainui Falls cascades down 20 meters over granite bedrock, forming a deep pool at its base within the Wainui River system.
The track to the falls has transformed since the early 1900s, when visitors arrived in Ford Model Ts and accidents occurred due to steep conditions.
According to Māori stories, the tail of taniwha Ngārara Huarau landed in the waterfall pool, creating the reddish-brown coloring on surrounding rocks.
The Wainui Falls Track spans 3.4 kilometers round trip, beginning at a car park and crossing a suspension bridge limited to one person at a time.
The forest surrounding the falls contains giant carnivorous land snails from the Powelliphanta genus, which rank among the largest snails worldwide.
GPS coordinates: -40.84854,172.92841
Latest update: March 30, 2025 02:30
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