Earland Falls Waterfall
Remote Southland waterfall amid native forest
Earland Falls at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 594 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 7° - 18° | 12° | 204 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 6° - 15° | 11° | 593 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 226 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 1° - 8° | 1° | 250 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -2° - 5° | -3° | 253 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -2° - 5° | -3° | 192 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -1° - 7° | -1° | 157 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 0° - 9° | 0° | 262 mm | - | - | 7.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 11° | 3° | 370 mm | - | - | 6.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 14° | 6° | 175 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 590 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
