Can you swim at Wainui Falls?
Wainui Falls are 20 m high cascading falls. The track ends at a small concreted area that provides a great view of the waterfall. You can swim in the plunge pool, though there is a strong current flowing from the base of the waterfall.
Where is Wainui Bay NZ?
South Island
Wainui Bay is within Golden Bay, and at the south-eastern end of Golden Bay, in the Tasman Region of the South Island, New Zealand. Bordering the Abel Tasman National Park, it is approximately 24 kilometres (15 mi) north-east of Takaka, the nearest town.
When is the best time to visit Wainui Falls?
Return to the Wainui Bay car park on the same track. The walk is popular with families and can be very busy throughout the day over the peak summer months when people flock to the Nelson/Tasman region. The best time to complete this walk is in autumn when there are fewer people in the area, and while temperatures remain warm after the summer.
What to do in Wainui Bay New Zealand?
Its a great beach for swimming or exploring the rock pools and dunes. There’s the old Pa site at Taupo Point which has historical links to Abel Tasman and the first landing of Europeans in New Zealand; and of course there are the well-formed walking trails of the Abel Tasman National Park.
Which is the largest falls in Golden Bay?
Error loading alert summary. A short walk through lush native bush leads to the cascading Wainui Falls, the largest and most accessible falls in Golden Bay/Mohua – there’s a long swing bridge for children to enjoy as well. Map currently unavailable.
Where to walk from Wainui Beach to Taupo point?
There’s the old Pa site at Taupo Point which has historical links to Abel Tasman and the first landing of Europeans in New Zealand; and of course there are the well-formed walking trails of the Abel Tasman National Park. Walking from Wainui Beach along the coast to Taupo Point takes about an hour.