Best Waterfall Bush Walks, Rotorua in New Zealand

"In my opinion this is one of the most impressive waterfalls in New Zealand. You need to be prepared and get a permit to visit the site as access is via forestry roads. For more info check out the DOC website."

"Okere Falls is best-known for being an adventure sports spot where you can try your hand at white water rafting, kayaking or sledging; but it is also a great bush walk. The main walk is easy and follows the river taking in multiple small falls, finishing at the trout pools, a popular fishing spot. There are also a few other highlights in the area such as the old power station, Tutea’s Cave and Hinemoa’s Steps. Also, don’t forget to grab a coffee and treat at the famed Okere Falls Store and Cafe; one of my favourite Rotorua spots."

"The Whataroa Falls are a bit of a hike (2 hours return) along the Otanewainuku walking tracks, but are totally worth it. The walk itself is stunning taking in native bush, Mt Otanewainuku and of course the falls, and also the pool at the base of the falls is a popular swimming hole."

"This is a cute horsetail waterfall located within the grounds of the Buried Village. If you’re not familiar with the Buried Village it is well worth a visit, it is a reclaimed archaeological site of a Maori village buried in the Mt Tarawera eruption. Such a sacred, beautiful site."

"This is an amazing site that is sacred to the Maori and has been a special place local tribes. Now managed by the Hell’s Gate geothermal complex, you need to pay to enter Hell’s Gate, but if you haven’t been before the entire complex is breathtaking. Kakahi itself is rather unique, being the largest hot waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere."