Walking
20 mins, easy difficulty
About the trail
Walk to the well known and often photographed Purakaunui Falls.
Dog friendly
Yes
Things to know
Suitable for wheelchair users to the top viewing platform.
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The Purakaunui Falls is one of Otago's iconic, most-photographed sights.
The track through mature beech forest, and then beech and podocarp, is suitable for wheelchair users to the top viewing platform. From there the track descends to give the view of the three-tiered falls that’s often seen on calendars and postcards.
There is a carpark, toilets and a picnic area.
Getting there
Purakaunui Falls can be accessed from two roads off the Papatowai Highway. Turn off onto Purakaunui Falls Road 6.3 km south of Owaka, or turn off onto Warnock Road 10.8 km south of Owaka. The falls are signposted at both turn-offs.
Source: Department of Conservation
