What to do and see in The Catlins, South Island: The Best Waterfalls

April 2, 2022 Trinity Boughner

Discover the best top things to do in The Catlins, New Zealand including Purakaunui Falls Walk, McLean Falls Walk, McLean Falls, Matai Falls Walk, Koropuku Falls.
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1. Purakaunui Falls Walk

Purakaunui Falls Road, Catlins coastal area, Papatowai New Zealand +64 3-211 2400 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/7db61453b5d04c80afeb5eb63b227b2b.aspx
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

Purakaunui Falls Walk

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Reviewed By Weetbix7 - Wellington, New Zealand

These waterfalls are definitely worth the detour off the main road for. There is amble parking then a 10min walk into the falls. The path is wide and well maintained. There are glimpses of smaller versions of the falls as you walk along the path until you get to the main falls. Good view once you get there.

2. McLean Falls Walk

Rewcastle Road, Chaslands New Zealand +64 3-211 2400 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/5871c86af7f14de0be4493cb950cba9f.aspx
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

McLean Falls Walk

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Reviewed By jimontour99 - Auckland Central, New Zealand

Well worth it, just 15-20 minutes each way. Nice forest easy gradient. Gravel road to get there, toilets at end.

3. McLean Falls

Rewcastle Road Tautuku River in Catlins Conservation Park, Papatowai 9586 New Zealand http://waterfalls.co.nz/waterfalls-by-region/90-new-zealand-waterfalls/south-island/southland/223-mclean-falls
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4.5 based on 104 reviews

McLean Falls

Reviewed By chimayred - Durham, United States

A beautiful falls, easy to find the parking lot (which has a bathroom facility); about a 15-20 minute walk in, a bit strenuous toward the end. STairs are there but are dirt so they were very muddy. I’m not quite as stable as I used to be so I recommend a walking stick. BUt worth it. Really worth it. Much more attractive than the otherwise attractive Purakaunui falls....one of the nicer “small” falls I’ve seen.

4. Matai Falls Walk

Owaka-Papatowai Rd Papatowai Highway, Owaka New Zealand +64 3-211 2400 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/c1a52fc27cf042abb31b7baf080b410f.aspx
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4.0 based on 75 reviews

Matai Falls Walk

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Reviewed By wuvulu - Auckland Central, New Zealand

A nice short walk through coastal rainforest to a very pretty fall.Well worth a stop .Nice falls for long exposure shots.

5. Koropuku Falls

Chaslands Highway, Chaslands 9884 New Zealand
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Koropuku Falls

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