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Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls Rd & Waipapa Rd, Kerikeri, New Zealand
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Ranked #2 of 16 attractions in Kerikeri
Type: Waterfalls
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Dallas, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

this was much better than the waterfall in paihia. still, not amazing, but definately worth stopping off. just be careful of all the chickens/hens/whateverthey are# in the car park!

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Great Walk. Not sure what is better: the walk there or the falls at the end. We took the long walk (starting at the Stone House) and are glad we did. Would have done it the next day if our itinery allowed.

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Gladstone, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We were passing the turnoff to the falls so stopped in for a look. It's a very short walk from the car park & there are three different views. First one is the view looking at the falls - even though it was very dry when we were there, there was still water flowing over ... & we even spotted... More

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Belleville, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We walked to the falls and back from the Stone Store and Kemp House. It was a glorious walk. Highly recommend a swim at the falls. Take your trunks and find a tree to change behind. We took a picnic and took the better part of the day to take our time and enjoy nature.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This beautiful walk took us 40 min. It is quite and easy walk, through beautiful bush, forest trees, with board walks and viewing platforms. It takes you past the smaller Wharepuku Falls, a weir and the remains of the old Hydro Electric Station. The falls themselves are very graceful, in a quiet peaceful area. There are a number of viewing... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Must do walk, nice and easy, takes an hour one way but my mother who is 78 enjoyed the walk one way only. Weather was just perfect. Great for anyone who enjoys nature and not to hard a walk.

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Mareeba, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

It is a pleasant and peaceful 8.5 km round trip from the historic stone store through "Lord of the rings" type temperate rainforest to the waterfall. There are many opportunities along the way for bird watching and photography. The gradients are moderate and the path well maintained. This is a highly recommended walk if visiting the Kerikeri region in Northland.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Rainbow falls are simply beautiful. It's not a long walk to either the top or the bottom but I'd say its well worth a little detour to see them. It was a sunny day so we just sat at the bottom with our feet in the cold water and enjoyed the view with a fine spray from the water. Toilets... More

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Sacramento, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

WE walked the trail, vs driving there, but it was worth the hike, mostly a flat pleasant trail, passing by Wharepoke falls first, which had a few people swimming in it, the view points for the Rainbow falls was fairly quiet, and the falls were good, tho more rain would help. A restroom is available there, and parking lot for... More

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Ohope, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Definately worth a stop... We did the walk and it is well worth it! make the most out of the peartree restaurant at the end its amazing!!

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