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.
Bridal Veil Falls (Routeburn, Otago) at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 105 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 14° | 6° | 109 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 0° - 9° | 2° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -3° - 5° | -2° | 101 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -3° - 5° | -2° | 126 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -2° - 8° | 0° | 132 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 1° - 11° | 3° | 140 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 14° | 6° | 160 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 149 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |