Piroa Falls Track

Piroa Falls Track

Waipu Gorge Scenic Reserve

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Piroa Falls Track

Time: 10 min Distance: 200 m

The track is a short, steep zigzag down through bush into the gorge. You cross the Ahuroa River on a concrete slab bridge with “Rotary 1983” engraved on it (the track was built and upgraded courtesy of Maungaturoto Rotary Club). About five minutes after crossing the bridge, you can view the picturesque Piroa Falls from beneath.

The river has a number of swimming holes along the track making it a worthwhile family trip.

Waipu Gorge Scenic Reserve is signposted on SH1 at the foot of the Brynderwyn Hills. Follow Waipu Gorge Road for about 7 km until you reach the car park and track indicated by a DOC and AA sign.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Northland

Central government organisation

Location

North IslandNorthlandWaipu

Categories

  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-36.050973122074

174.403288269043

Latitude
-36.050973122074
Longitude
174.403288269043

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Reviews

    • See the big Kauri trees.
    • Worth the visit!
    • Perfect spot for a swim.
    • Beautiful little spot.
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  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful little spot.

    The road is gravel but you can get there even with a motor home. The "car park" might be a bit tight, though. The waterfall is nice. The walk is super easy. And you even can have a little bath in the stream.

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

  • 4.5/5

    Great little spot just off the main highway down a slightly narrow dirt road.

    Not necessarily well sign posted. If you don't look out you might miss it as there isn't really a car park. The road is just slightly wider allowing parking along the sides. Cute little waterfall down a pretty well maintained track. You can bring your lunch and sit at the picnic table at the end of the trail.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Worth the visit!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 4.5/5

    Perfect spot for a swim.

    Amazing waterfall.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Beautiful falls where you can go for a swim in the small pools!

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    See the big Kauri trees.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Good track with fantasticly beautiful fall at the end!

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago