Scenic Drive, Waitakere, Auckland

Fairy Falls

Auckland Waterfalls

Tramping track

From Scenic Drive, opposite the parking area, the initial section of track is level and gravelled but later descends steeply to the top of Fairy Falls (45 minutes). Track then makes an extremely steep descent partly down a boardwalk, beside the falls and continues downstream a short way before a gradual ascent to Mountain Road.

Track details

Distance3.2 kmTime1 hour 30 minutes
Wheelchair access - No
Pram access - No

What to expect

Suitable for people of reasonable fitness and experience.Tramping tracks will

  • Consist of formed and drained surfaces.

  • Be signposted at track entrances and key junctions.Tramping tracks may

  • Have structures in permanent wet areas but waterways will not generally be bridged.

  • Tramping tracks may also have limited track information, and steep grades.

Security

Theft from vehicles is not common but unfortunately can happen. You should take the same reasonable precautions you take when parking at other locations and remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you.

Features

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Walking
  • River
  • Waterfall
  • Rock

Location

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