Tarawera Outlet to Falls Walking Track

Tarawera Outlet to Falls Walking Track begins at the Tarawera Outlet swingbridge. Cross the bridge and take the right hand track at the junction. The track meanders through the native bush, largely following the river. Caution is advised for those wishing to swim in the river beside this track, due to underwater currents and the nature of the river. However, there is a safe and popular swimming spot approximately 1 1/2 hours from the Outlet, at a wider and shallower stretch of the river where the water runs more gently.

Shortly afterwards, the Tarawera Outlet to Falls Walking Track divides for a brief distance before both tracks rejoin. The track then zigzags down a steep escarpment to a viewing area at the base of the falls. The Waterfall Road carpark is a short 20 minute walk past the falls. For those wanting to picnic beside the river, there is a beautiful spot just 100 metres back along Waterfall Road from the carpark.