Huka Falls Walkway

Huka Falls is a powerful display of water cascading down 11m into a turbulent pool below. You can create a build-up to this spectacular sight by taking the trail from Spa Thermal Park to Huka Falls. It is rated as an easy track and takes 2 hours (round trip) to complete and is 6km long. The walk begins in a very tranquil setting and you will pass native forest, native birds and emerge alongside the river. You will hear the Huka Falls before you see them.

Walk along the banks of the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest river and enjoy this scenic walk with many vantage points along the way. The walk begins at the Thermal Park carpark and you will pass a natural hot spring, Otumuheke Stream where you can enjoy a free soak. There are storyboards along the way that explain the river's history. You will be rewarded with the beautiful sight of 200,000 liters of water running into the Waikato River. There is an impressive foot-over bridge where you can get a closer look at Huka Falls as well as great photos. The track continues towards the Aratiatia Rapids which brings the walking time to 4 hours.