Bridal Veil Falls (Routeburn, Otago)
Waterfall Picturesque alpine waterfall in Routeburn Track scenery
Short waterfall on the Routeburn Track in Otago where trampers pause for spray, mountain views and beech forest on the multi‑day alpine route.
How to Get to Bridal Veil Falls (Routeburn, Otago) #
Access to the Routeburn Track is via the Routeburn Shelter (near Glenorchy/Milford Road) or the Divide car park; the falls are best encountered as part of the Routeburn multi-day trek or a day walk from closer trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Bridal Veil Falls (Routeburn, Otago) #
- The Routeburn Track is a multi-day hike; Bridal Veil Falls near the trail is best seen if on the track or on a day walk from the Routeburn Shelter - plan logistics carefully.
- Water levels can be high after heavy rain; bridges and river crossings on the Routeburn and adjacent tracks are sometimes hazardous.
Best Time to Visit Bridal Veil Falls (Routeburn, Otago) #
Summer is the main trekking season for the Routeburn Track; outside of that, conditions are more challenging and bookings for huts are limited.
Weather & Climate near Bridal Veil Falls (Routeburn, Otago) #
Bridal Veil Falls (Routeburn, Otago)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -3°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1408 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (160 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
