Rainbow Falls Walk

Track category

Easy access short walk

Time:

10 min

Distance:

400 m

Description

You can stroll along the river bank to the spectacular Rainbow Falls, where the water tumbles into a pool surrounded by native bush. You may hear tui call, and see fantails flitting about while you walk. The path leads to viewing platforms.

10,000 Steps Northland

This track equates to approximately 533 steps.

Getting there

Access is from the parking area at the end of Rainbow Falls Road, Kerikeri, or from continuing the Kerikeri River Track.

Plan and prepare

A parking and picnicking area is sited on the northern side of the bridge over the Kerikeri River. There are also parking and picnic facilities at the end of the Rainbow Falls Road.

Dogs are not permitted on the walking tracks in the Kerikeri Basin due to the risk they pose to kiwi and other wildlife.

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Plan and prepare for your trip

The Great Walks

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Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

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Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Alerts for Northland tracks

Tips for driving on unsealed roads

Contacts

Bay of Islands Area Office
Phone: +64 9 407 0300
Email: bayofislandsbooking@doc.govt.nz
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