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200 m return | 5 minutes return
A thundering creek falling to the Haast River. Prosaic, these Westland names. This is the second in the trifecta of falls on the Haast Highway, also including Roaring Billy Falls and Fantail Falls.
This is a brief & beaut stop in Westland's Haast Pass. A wheelchair accessible few minutes through silver beech forest brings you to the 28m high Thunder Creek falls, most thunderous after a classic West Coast rainfall...
The track is signposted on SH6 52 km from Haast Junction.
The sealed track takes you to a viewpoint by the 28 metre high falls.
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DOC West CoastCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Haast |
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Track LengthWhat is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m |
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Track DurationHow long does it take to walk this track on average? ![]() Up to 10 minutes |
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Track DifficultyConsidering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk |
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Payment RequirementIs 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 |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan 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. |
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DOC Track CategoryWhat type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? ![]() Easy access short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. Few or no steps or slopes. Suitable for people of all abilities and fitness. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required. |
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Disabled AccessDoes this location provide disabled access? ![]() Disabled access provided This location provides access for wheelchairs. |
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Crowd FactorHow 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. |
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Track Managing OrganisationWhat 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. ![]() |
21Oct18.
Lots of fun to do these short walks.
Close to the river, clean.
Lovely walk to falls and good waterfall.
Yikes!
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4.0/5
21Oct18.
I agree with Katrina. A nice stop off with a good waterfall but not much else.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2018
3.0/5
A brief stopoff.
No more to explore - in, photo, out. Busy with tourists...average compared to the other gems in the area.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2017
4.5/5
Close to the river, clean.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
4.5/5
Lovely walk to falls and good waterfall.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014
3.0/5
Short walk from the road to a nice waterfall, worth a picture.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2012
5.0/5
Lots of fun to do these short walks.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2012
5.0/5
Just a few minutes walk to see an impressive waterfall, good parking nearby.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in May 2011
4.0/5
Worth a stop.
Lovely forested walks. Easily accessed by all.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2011
4.5/5
Very convenient that you don't have to make a long walk to see this marvellous site.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2010
5.0/5
lovely falls with nice scenery sit at the side of the road.
Lovely!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2010
4.5/5
Easy trek to a wonderful waterfall that is right on the side of the road.
A nice little stop off along the way.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2009
4.0/5
Spectacular with easy access.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2009
4.0/5
21Oct18.
I agree with Katrina. A nice stop off with a good waterfall but not much else.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2018
3.0/5
A brief stopoff.
No more to explore - in, photo, out. Busy with tourists...average compared to the other gems in the area.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2017
4.5/5
Close to the river, clean.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
4.5/5
Lovely walk to falls and good waterfall.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014
3.0/5
Short walk from the road to a nice waterfall, worth a picture.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2012
5.0/5
Lots of fun to do these short walks.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2012
2.0/5
Yikes!
This waterfall is almost directly on the highway, making it a must-stop for EVERY tour bus over Haast Pass. What's the big deal...a nice waterfall spilling across an uncrossable river crowded with tourists. yuck. Now the waterfalls at Rob Roy glacier out of Wanaka...those are breathtaking!!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2011
5.0/5
Just a few minutes walk to see an impressive waterfall, good parking nearby.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in May 2011
4.0/5
Worth a stop.
Lovely forested walks. Easily accessed by all.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2011
4.5/5
Very convenient that you don't have to make a long walk to see this marvellous site.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2010
4.0/5
Spectacular with easy access.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2009
4.5/5
Easy trek to a wonderful waterfall that is right on the side of the road.
A nice little stop off along the way.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2009
5.0/5
lovely falls with nice scenery sit at the side of the road.
Lovely!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2010