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Kitekite Falls

The full view of Kitekite Falls




Kitekite Falls is a scenic multi-tiered waterfall said to drop a total of 40m. The lowest three tiers of the falls make up most of the overall waterfall, but there are additional tiers further upstream that can be seen from the trail going to the falls as well as be accessed by one of the tracks going towards the top of the falls and beyond.

Apparently, this attraction attracts abseilers as I had seen a few of them during my visit here.

Below are additional photos of the waterfall to show you a sense of how close together each of its tiers is to each other.



Directions:

For more information on this waterfall such as...
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  • detailed descriptions
refer to A Guide to New Zealand Waterfalls
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The base of the falls against the sunThe base of the falls against the sun

The base of the falls as seen five years ago with abseilers descending alongside itThe base of the falls as seen five years ago with abseilers descending alongside it

The profile of Kitekite FallsThe profile of the waterfall as you go down the stairs to its base

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Contextual bottom up sweep of the entire falls from a lookout along the trail


Bottom up sweep of the falls from right at the base

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Your website is great for waterfall addicts like myself.

Just wanted to mention that the bottom 3 tiers of Kite Kite Falls are the most ...



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