Waitonga Falls, Waterfall in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand.
The Waitonga Falls features two distinct cascades with a combined height of 39 meters, dropping through mountain beech forest on Mount Ruapehu's slopes.
The falls reside within Tongariro National Park, which received its protected status in 1887, making it one of New Zealand's first designated natural reserves.
The waterfall track passes through alpine wetlands where Rotokawa pools mirror the surrounding mountains, demonstrating the natural formations of this volcanic region.
The return journey to Waitonga Falls follows a 4-kilometer track from Ohakune Mountain Road, requiring approximately 90 minutes of walking time.
During winter months, the waterfall partially freezes, creating natural ice formations while continuing to flow beneath the frozen surface.
GPS coordinates: -39.33117,175.51010
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:50
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