Aniwaniwa Falls Track

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Lake Waikaremoana, Tairāwhiti Gisborne

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Nice falls. Easy access.

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approx 800 m return | 20 minutes return

Aniwaniwa Falls drop in 2 main stages. The first waterfall is like 2 diverging siblings. One side falls in near perfect rivulets to an apron of white water below. The other breaks into a messy maelstrom. In the afternoon sun, the white water can be blinding.The second falls are equally impressive and splash into a plunge pool. A rocky area between the tracks of white water is encrusted with mosses and ferns, which have water trickling off them like brocades of pearls. The stream then mellows at the base of the track to a boulder filled inlet, where shags dry their wings on the rocks and cuckoos’ melodies echo through the forest.

Walking Track

Access

The start of the track is signposted from the far side of Aniwaniwa Stream to the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre. Cross the bridge and the track is on the left.

There is another entrance to the track from the parking area opposite the start of the track to Lake Waikareiti, 200 metres from the visitor centre.

Track

The even metalled track descends alongside the Aniwaniwa Stream. Various sidetracks branch to the left and view the reasons for the accompanying aquatic melodies. A few strategic benches are placed in clearings. The track finally peters out at lake level at the head of tranquil Whanganuioparua Inlet.

Polynesian History

Aniwaniwa is said to mean ‘rainbow’.

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Organisation

DOC East Coast

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Lake Waikaremoana

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-38.7437751617764

177.16300239563

Latitude
-38.7437751617764
Longitude
177.16300239563

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	From 500m to 1km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km
Track Duration	10 to 30mins Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins round trip	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins round trip
Track Difficulty	Easiest walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
DOC Track Category	Easy access short walk DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Easy access short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. Few or no steps or slopes. Suitable for people of all abilities and fitness. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Easy access short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. Few or no steps or slopes. Suitable for people of all abilities and fitness. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Some people Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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4.0/5

Aniwaniwa Falls isn't the most spectacular waterfall you'll see in your life, but its proximity to the road (meaning an easy adventure for all ages) and its setting amongst pristine native bush, makes
it a winner in my book.

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013

Cymen Crick