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The Top 11 Waterfalls in Manawatu-Wanganui

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 11

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Manawatu-Wanganui. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: October 26, 2025

Taranaki Falls

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Worthwhile waterfall that can be reached via easy paths

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Wairere Stream Waterfall and Footbridge

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Beautiful view from above over the fall stage of the waterfall

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Tawhai Falls

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In summer weather a great place to cool off. Beautiful photo motive. (This is where the Lord of the Rings scene was shot, in which Faramir caught Gollum.)

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Tawhai Falls

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The Tawhai Falls Walk only takes about 20 minutes. Very nice waterfall and easy to get to.

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Waterfall Near Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park

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A few meters from the hiking trail you can discover an inconspicuous waterfall... but a little further on the Taranaki Falls are much more worthwhile

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Soda Springs Waterfall

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Nice little waterfall accompanied by the smell of rotten eggs. A welcome change in the volcanic landscape.

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Tupapakurua Falls Base

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Track is quite hard, slippery and steep. But it is well marked. Going down costs about the same amount of time.

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Mangawhero Falls

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A short walk (150m) to the Mangawhero Falls. You can keep your car in the small parking lot. (Filmlocation The Lord of the Rings)

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Taokakura Falls

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After this bridge, you find the path that leads to the splendid waterfalls of Matariki and Taokakura. A break is in order!

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View of Mount Damper Falls

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First viewpoint on the waterfall… walk a little further and you come to the second and better platform

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The Top 11 Waterfalls in Manawatu-Wanganui

Taranaki Falls

Wairere Stream Waterfall and Footbridge

Tawhai Falls

Tawhai Falls

Waterfall Near Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park

Soda Springs Waterfall

Tupapakurua Falls Base

Mangawhero Falls

Taokakura Falls

View of Mount Damper Falls

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