Huka Falls to Aratiatia Rapids Walking Track
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Huka Falls to Aratiatia Rapids Walking Track
Time: 4 hr
Follow SH 1 north from Taupo for about 1.6 km, turn right into Huka Falls Road and follow the signs to Huka Falls. A refreshment kiosk and pay toilets are located in the carpark. The track begins across the bridge. Head left to the last viewing area over Huka Falls. At the back of the viewing area the track climbs onto the cliff tops with magnificent views of the river. It then gradually descends and continues along the river to the Aratiatia hydro dam and rapids. Try to finish the walk when the control gates are due to open.
Return via this route or arrange transport from Aratiatia.
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo |
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3.5/5
The Huka Falls were the main attraction of the walk.
Most people who were walking with us went to see only the falls and came back the way they came first. We kept on with the track which was a nice walk but not as great as the falls.
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4.5/5
If it was not raining, I would have loved to have stayed longer to enjoy the falls!
The power of the falls were incredible and the colour was crystal blue!
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4.5/5
A short 10 minute walk to see the amazing power of the Huka Falls.
The Falls are a mix of pale blue and white. You will hear the falls before you see them.
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4.0/5
Beautiful sight, clear river, easy walk to Aratiatia Rapids, nice falls during the day draining.
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5.0/5
Amazing to see the power of water rushing through.
The water is aqua marine, I could stare at it all day.
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2.5/5
The falls are quite nice but the walk to the dam is not nice but to see how the dam opens is nice.
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3.0/5
Cool place to visit and have a look but not too much to do other than looking at the Falls.
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4.5/5
A short 10 minute walk to see the amazing power of the Huka Falls.
The Falls are a mix of pale blue and white. You will hear the falls before you see them.
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4.5/5
If it was not raining, I would have loved to have stayed longer to enjoy the falls!
The power of the falls were incredible and the colour was crystal blue!
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3.5/5
The Huka Falls were the main attraction of the walk.
Most people who were walking with us went to see only the falls and came back the way they came first. We kept on with the track which was a nice walk but not as great as the falls.
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4.0/5
Beautiful sight, clear river, easy walk to Aratiatia Rapids, nice falls during the day draining.
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5.0/5
Amazing to see the power of water rushing through.
The water is aqua marine, I could stare at it all day.
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3.5/5
Walk to the Huka Falls is nice, views of the river and the Huka Falls are just impressive.
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5.0/5
200,000 litres per second - these are the Huka Falls.
Highly recommended and easily accessible. The water is light blue and looks amazing! Nice spot!
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4.0/5
Here you can seem some of the bluest water in New Zealand.
Nice place to spend one afternoon.
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4.5/5
It is free and wonderful.
The Huka Falls is easily accessible and easy to see. The water looks amazing going down the long fall.
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4.0/5
Falls were amazing.
Walk was okay and when we got there, there was a busload of tourists arriving.
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2.5/5
The falls are quite nice but the walk to the dam is not nice but to see how the dam opens is nice.
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4.0/5
Great views of the falls as they make their way down to the lake.
Quite a few viewpoints but it can get pretty busy.
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3.0/5
Cool place to visit and have a look but not too much to do other than looking at the Falls.
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4.0/5
Very nice hike along a beautiful river all the way to Huka Falls.
The area around the Falls was very busy with tourists. Hike was easy.
