These 22 metre falls on the Tautuku River in the Catlins Conservation Park are often described as the most spectacular in the region.
Cross Street,
Papatowai
This walk is suitable for all age groups and provides plenty of variety. It is a 20 minute walk each way with a possible extension of another 20 minutes each way to King’s Rock (signposted from junction). The start of the walk from the bush side is signposted from the Papatowai township. You can return via the sandy shore. The layering of the rock structure at Picnic Point provides an excellent view of the geological structure of the region. The extension towards King’s Rock offers bush scenery and views of seascapes.
This track is easy walking, around 20 minutes return.
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Venture Southland
Last modified
Wed 27 Jun 2018
- Activities
- Natural Attraction
- Free Things to Do
- Outdoor Activities
- Sightseeing
- Less than half day
- Family Friendly
- Scenic Photo Point
- Scenic Attraction
- Picnic
- Self-Guided
- Walking & Tramping
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At Papatowai, tucked away in the Catlins, is a green house truck that's the studio of artist-craftsman-tinkerer extraordinaire Blair Somerville.
Enjoy this location in the Catlins District, all year round and in all weathers.
This walk is suitable for all age groups and provides plenty of variety. It is easy walking, taking around 20 minutes return.
Horse and coach teams once forded the river below the present bridge and you will follow the same route to the beach.
One of New Zealand's iconic, most-photographed sights is these stunning three-tiered falls.
