Marokopa Falls
Waitomo area
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Marokopa Falls
840 m return | 20 minutes return
35 metre plunge in many cascades. Just beautiful. You are aetherially connected to the waterfall by the fine mist wafting over the viewing platform.
Walking Track
Access
Marokopa Falls are signposted 29 km west of Waitomo. There’s a parking area at the start of the track.
Track
The metalled track descends through forest to a viewing platform.
Geology
The falls plunge over a limestone bluff.
European History
The reserve around the falls was formed in 1925.
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DOC WaikatoCentral government organisation |
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Waitomo |
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Reviews
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4.0/5
Worth the 10min walk, nice waterfall.
Viewing platform was under repair ( or just blocked off, not much work done ) while we were there. Would be nice to have a path to the bottom though
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5.0/5
It is a short walk to a stunning view.
We did not expect it to be so big and beautiful and were overwhelmed.
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3.0/5
A short walk to these falls which were nice but I would skip them if you are short on time.
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5.0/5
Glad we walked the short, well maintained trail to the beautiful falls.
Loved that we were able to walk to the bottom of the falls and get drenched by the mist.
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5.0/5
What a great place to visit - very well maintained track, by DOC.
guys working there, also told us about Natural Bridge, and Ruakuri Bush Walk, both just up the road going towards Waitomo Caves - we started at Marakopa end, and all 3 get a 10/10 All 3 are free, and well worth the walks.
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5.0/5
This is the most beautiful waterfall I have seen on the North Island.
It is stunning & free!
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4.0/5
Worth the 10min walk, nice waterfall.
Viewing platform was under repair ( or just blocked off, not much work done ) while we were there. Would be nice to have a path to the bottom though
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5.0/5
It is a short walk to a stunning view.
We did not expect it to be so big and beautiful and were overwhelmed.
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3.0/5
A short walk to these falls which were nice but I would skip them if you are short on time.
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5.0/5
Glad we walked the short, well maintained trail to the beautiful falls.
Loved that we were able to walk to the bottom of the falls and get drenched by the mist.
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5.0/5
What a great place to visit - very well maintained track, by DOC.
guys working there, also told us about Natural Bridge, and Ruakuri Bush Walk, both just up the road going towards Waitomo Caves - we started at Marakopa end, and all 3 get a 10/10 All 3 are free, and well worth the walks.
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5.0/5
This is the most beautiful waterfall I have seen on the North Island.
It is stunning & free!
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5.0/5
Situated on a long winding road, the falls are majestic + only a 5 minute walk from the carpark.
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