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Favorite thing: Situated just 10 mins drive from Matamata, the Wairere Falls walk is a nice group activity if you are in the area. Just a 45 mins walk both ways, it doesn't take all day to do. I often walk up here with friends either at the beginning or the end of the day.
You can see the track is sometimes steep, and can be slippery when wet, but in general it is well maintained and easy to walk.
Fondest memory: I am particularly fond of the smell of New Zealand bush when it is wet.
Written Jan 2, 2005
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Favorite thing: There are a few placed on the walk to the falls where you must cross the river on one of these bridges. They are very sturdy and safe and you shouldn't have any problems crossing.
Fondest memory: I find these bridges very picturesque and a nice chance to take in the lovely surroundings, especially the bush, and having a rest as well. Normally there is no rush so no point in racing ahead without taking in what is around you.
Written Jan 2, 2005
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Favorite thing: I really enjoyed the scenes of cascading white water over the rocks in the stream that flows alongside the track to the viewing platform. The stream is strewn with boulders and those make some picturesque sights. There are several places where wobbly bridges cross the stream and so you can get some great pictures. Beware that many of the bridges can only bear 2 people at a time, so don't spend too long on them and hold up other walkers!
Written Jan 2, 2005
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Fondest memory: The little streamlets that ran into the main waterway pouring away from the falls bottom pool were fantastically picturesque when I visited in January 2005.
Written Jan 2, 2005
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Fondest memory: I'm not sure I'd say this was my fondest memory, but the walk to the viewing platform is enjoyable and memorable. In one place there is this amazing flight of stairs, up a sheer rock face.
Written Jan 2, 2005
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