Earland Falls
Waterfall Remote Southland waterfall amid native forest
How to Get to Earland Falls #
Earland Falls lie in Southland Region on private or semi-rural land; expect to reach the area by driving rural roads from the nearest larger towns (such as Invercargill or Tuatapere). Access often requires navigating gravel lanes and farm gates - a vehicle with decent clearance is recommended and local directions should be confirmed before setting out.
Tips for Visiting Earland Falls #
- Expect muddy tracks and limited signage; follow local farm roads carefully and ask at the nearest township for the correct gate.
- Photograph the falls from the upper rim in the late afternoon when the light picks out the mist and the surrounding beech forest.
- Check recent local reports after heavy rain: some access tracks can be boggy or washed out.
Best Time to Visit Earland Falls #
Best seen in spring and early summer after seasonal rains when flow is strongest; expect rural access and minimal facilities.
Weather & Climate near Earland Falls #
Earland Falls's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -2°C to 18°C. Heavy rainfall (3866 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (594 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (204 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (593 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (226 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (250 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (253 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (262 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (370 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (590 mm).
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