Matai Falls Walk

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Matai falls

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Horseshoe falls

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Information

1 km return | 30 minutes return

Both waterfalls are small and pretty, but not spectacular. They trickle over bluffs in rivulets, resembling brocades of jewellery. The white of the water is highlighted by deep green mosses, which encrust the surface and take advantage of abundant moisture.

Walking Track

Access

Matai Falls are signposted on the left 5.5 km east of Maclennan, where there’s a large parking bay. The track starts over the footbridge.

Track

This undulating metalled track follows the gully to Matai Falls. Horseshoe Falls are a few minutes further.

European History

Horseshoe Falls are so named because of the shape of the bluff they tumble over.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Southland

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Owaka

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-46.4544462248922

169.663116836548

Latitude
-46.4544462248922
Longitude
169.663116836548

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	30 mins to 1 hour Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy 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	Short walk DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. There may be steps or slopes. Suitable for people of most abilities and fitness. Stream and rivers 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)? Short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. There may be steps or slopes. Suitable for people of most abilities and fitness. Stream and rivers 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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2.5/5

Wrong coordinates

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Mike
4.0/5

Short and easy walk into the forest where you can see two awaiting waterfalls!

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

Patricia Trigo
3.0/5

High bushes so no great views.
A lot of birds around. The waterfall is reached via a branch track, nice spot.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Gesche
5.0/5

Without spending money you can have nice walks through the rainforest and see a lot of beautiful waterfalls.
Quiet places to calm down.

Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

Melanie Mathiak

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Matai Falls Walk

Walking Track

Access

Track

European History

Details

DOC Southland

Track Length

Track Length

Track Duration

Track Duration

Track Difficulty

Track Difficulty

Payment Requirement

Payment Requirement

Large Vehicle Access

Large Vehicle Access

DOC Track Category

DOC Track Category

Disabled Access

Disabled Access

Crowd Factor

Crowd Factor

Track Managing Organisation

Track Managing Organisation

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