Kitekite Falls, Waterfall in the Waitākere Ranges, Auckland Region, New Zealand

Kitekite Falls is a three-tiered waterfall in the Waitakere Ranges that drops 40 meters total, finishing in a large pool. The rocks around the base stay wet and covered with moss, creating a moist environment throughout the year.

The area went through kauri logging from 1910 to 1921, when all the mature trees were cut down. The forest has been slowly recovering since then, showing how nature rebuilds itself over time.

The name Kitekite is likely a misspelling of the Māori name Kitakita, which refers to the chirping of cicadas compared to the sound of the falling water. Te Kawerau ā Maki kaumātua Rewi Spraggon instead links the traditional name Ketekete to a clicking sound made before an ambush. A sign at the start of the track notes the misspelling.

The walk to reach the falls is a track of about 3 kilometers with steep steps and earth sections through the forest. The ground can get slippery after rain, so sturdy footwear is important.

The rare moss Fissidens rigidulus var. pseudostrictus grows in the wet areas of the falls, and climbing on the rocks is prohibited to protect it. Longfin eels hide among the rocks at the base. In 2022, Māori singer Mihirangi performed Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks" at the falls for the Playing for Change project.