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Purakaunui Falls

Purakaunui Falls




Frequently fronting postcards, Purakaunui Falls often competes with
McLean Falls for the title of the Catlins' most attractive waterfall. This 15m waterfall tumbles in three tiers, giving it a certain grace and character that more than makes up for its lack of height.

There are several detours off the Southern Scenic Drive leading to the car park for the falls. A short walk of 5-10 minutes leads to a wooden platform allowing you to enjoy the falls (as pictured above). You can also see the falls from its top as the trail pretty much follows its watercourse.

For more information on this waterfall such as...
  • maps
  • directions
  • detailed descriptions
refer to A Guide to New Zealand Waterfalls
(Story Nature Press)
.
A Guide to New Zealand Waterfalls

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All zoomed in on the fallsAll zoomed in on the falls

More angled look at the fallsMore angled look at the falls

How the falls looked 5 years ago when it was rain swollenHow the falls looked 5 years ago when it was rain swollen

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Bottom up sweep of the multi-tiered falls from the end of the walk



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