The Top 9 Waterfalls in Otago
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 9
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Otago. 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!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Otago. 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 20, 2025
McLean Falls
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Beautiful waterfall over three steps
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Purakaunui Falls
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Accessible via the signposted path. It's worth it.
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Native Bush Forest Path
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The path leads through native bush along numerous waterfalls
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Horseshoe Falls
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The Horseshoe Waterfall is the top of the two consecutive waterfalls. Both are great to look at.
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Matai Waterfall
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Located in a beautiful forest.
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View of Rob Roy Glacier
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Even if there is quite a lot of traffic on the quite narrow track, the hikers are well distributed, so you can enjoy the view in peace.
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Helipad at the Waterfall
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Steep trail but rewarded with a gorgeous waterfall and valley views at the end. Ascent approx. 50min, down approx. 20min.
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Wye Creek Waterfall
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watch the water stream
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Rabbit Pass - North Side
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Poled route (experts only). A challenge to climb, but absolute death on a stick to go down. NEVER AGAIN for me!
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