New Zealand is the 6th largest island country in the world & it is located in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It has a land area of 268,021 square kilometers. New Zealand consists of a pair of main islands the north and south and more than 700 residual islands.
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington and the largest city is Aukland. Ranking high among the world’s developed countries,
New Zealand’s quality of life ranks highly in national institutions such as education, public administration, protection of civil liberties, government transparency, and economic freedom.
The main sources of income of the country are the industrial sector, agriculture, and the international tourism industry. Also, New Zealand is home to the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
This mind-blowing island nation boasts immense natural beauty with great variation and diversity. Active volcanoes, spectacular rivers, deep glacial lakes, lush valleys, long sandy beaches, and the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps aka Ka Tiritiri o te Moana are the highlights of New Zealand’s beauty.
A unique paradise of lush vegetation and a large variety of animals, it is no wonder that New Zealand has always been a tourist attraction.
New Zealand waterfalls can be called as an unforgettable feature when considering the various natural features in New Zealand.
New Zealand Beauty – Huka Falls
This waterfall is very popular among waterfall visitors in New Zealand and is located in the town of Taupō in the North Island of New Zealand.
This spectacular waterfall can be reached by bus or private car from Taupō city center and is located 1.6 km from the city center.
Depending on your physical condition, you can also choose to walk from the city center to the waterfall and the journey surrounded by local and foreign trees will surely bring you a healing feeling.
Rising from the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest river, Huka Falls is the largest waterfall created by the Waikato River. The Waikato River is about 100 meters and 220,000 liters of water flow every second at this waterfall, which flows into Lake Taupo, the largest freshwater lake on the Australian continent.
The extremely beautiful blue-green water pool is considered to be the main tourist attraction.
This beautiful waterfall can be viewed from a distance as well as an opportunity to take a Jet boat trip to get an adventurous experience. The waterfall’s car park, which can be visited free of charge, opens daily at 8 am and closes at 6.30 pm on normal days and 5.30 pm in winter.
New Zealand Photogenic – Purakaunui Waterfall
Hailed as New Zealand’s most photographed waterfall, Pūrākaunui Falls is located in the Catlines Reserve in New Zealand’s South Island. Located 17 km south of Owaka town, this breathtaking waterfall has an impressive standard car park with ample parking and toilet facilities.
The shortcut leading from the car park to the waterfall has two parts, the Upper platform, and the Lower platform. The path leading up to the upper viewing platform is an easy path with no pedals and is accessible for all types of wheelchairs.
From there one has to walk all the way down to the lower platform where one can see an amazing view. A 10-minute walk through the forest surrounded by local and exotic trees, it is popular among local and foreign tourists for a unique journey.
Bathing is not allowed in this three-tiered waterfall. Images of this beautiful waterfall are regularly seen on New Zealand postage stamps, calendars, and book covers.
Nature Baride of New Zealand – Bridal Veil Waterfall
Legally known as Weirein, this waterfall is one of the tallest waterfalls in New Zealand. This 55m (180ft) waterfall is created by the Pakoka River in the Waikato region.
Located about 2.5 hours from Auckland and 20 minutes from Ragan, this waterfall has a relatively large car park. After an easy 5-10 minutes walk from the car park, you can reach the top of the falls.
Wheelchairs are accessible up to the upper platform and then the journey to the middle platform and lower platform requires full walking.
From the lower viewing platform, you can reach the base of the waterfall in about 5 minutes, and in case of heavy rain or wind, this journey is more likely to be dangerous and uncomfortable.
This non-swimming waterfall ranks high among New Zealand’s most impressive waterfalls.
Bowen Waterfall
Named after Diamantia Bowen, the wife of Governor George Bowen, the fifth Governor of New Zealand, this waterfall. also, these waterfall is called Bowen Falls and Lady Bowen falls.
Located in Milford Sound on the South Island of New Zealand, this waterfall is the tallest waterfall in Milford.
This beautiful waterfall is 162 meters high. Located 2 hours from Te Anau and 4 hours from Queenstown.
To get to this waterfall with a large parking lot free of charge, you can use Buit boat transport for a distance of 120 meters from the parking lot and from there you have to walk along a short village lined with native grasses and melodious birds.
Considered to be one of the most powerful waterfalls not only in New Zealand but also in the world, this amazing waterfall is used for the production of hydroelectricity as well as for supplying drinking water.
Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
Devils Punchbowl Waterfall is located in Arthur’s Pass, South Island, which is a major tourist center in New Zealand. The main road between Greymouth and Christchurch on the South Island
Route 73 passes through the village of Arthur’s Pass. Also, this waterfall is located two hours from Christchurch and one and a half hours from Gremouth on the west coast.
Regular bus services operate between Christchurch and Greymouth, and trains between the two cities stop at Arthur’s Pass. This waterfall is easily accessible and offers breathtaking views.
This 131-meter-high water flows into a small pond at the foot of the falls. After a short trek through a native forest, the waterfall observation deck is easily reached. This short trail is 700 meters north of the Arthur Pass Viewpoint. The car park here is quite spacious.
The walk starts from the car park and ends at the wooden viewing platform just below the falls. This waterfall is considered one of the most powerful waterfalls in New Zealand due to the severity of its fall.
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