Programme Overview
Walk to the beautiful 35m high Marakopa Falls.
Track overview:
600m return via same track - 20 min
Walking and tramping - easiest short walk
Description:
The 35m high falls are often described as the most beautiful in the country. Here the Marakopa River cascades over the undercut greywacke basement rock.
Take a short track through Tawa and Nikau forest down to the viewing platform.
Combine this walk with Mangapohue Natural Bridge Walk and Piripiri Cave Walk on a scenic drive from Waitomo to Marakopa.
Getting there:
Marakopa Falls is 15km east of Marakopa and 31 km west of Waitomo on Te Anga Road.
Check out www.doc.govt.nz for more info