The best waterfall hikes and walks in Otago

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Dive into the area’s natural wonders with our curated list of waterfall hikes and walks in Otago. Whether you’re after eye-catching cascades or serene streams, here are some of the best hiking trails in Otago with waterfalls.

Lake Marian Shore – Lake Marian loop from Glenorchy	Intermediate 02:43 6.06km
View of Hollyford Valley – Lake Howden loop from Glenorchy	Expert 07:38 23.4km
View of Hollyford Valley – Key Summit Alpine Nature Walk loop from Glenorchy	Expert 07:57 24.3km
McLean Falls – Native Bush Forest Path loop from Owaka	Easy 00:31 1.69km

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Lake Marian Shore – Lake Marian loop from Glenorchy
02:43
6.06km
2.2km/h
390m
390m
Intermediate
4.8
(71)
776
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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View of Hollyford Valley – Lake Howden loop from Glenorchy
07:38
23.4km
3.1km/h
1,070m
1,070m
Expert
4.6
(15)
260
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of Hollyford Valley – Key Summit Alpine Nature Walk loop from Glenorchy
07:57
24.3km
3.1km/h
1,120m
1,120m
Expert
4.5
(13)
221
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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McLean Falls – Native Bush Forest Path loop from Owaka
00:31
1.69km
3.3km/h
60m
60m
Easy
4.9
(16)
177
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.