Giant Gate Falls Waterfall
Remote waterfall in Southland's rugged wilderness
Giant Gate Falls at a Glance#
How to Get to Giant Gate Falls#
Giant Gate Falls is in Southland Region and is best accessed via regional roads and forest tracks. The nearest service towns provide staging for longer hikes; check Department of Conservation resources for track conditions and access points.
Tips for Visiting Giant Gate Falls#
- This waterfall is in remote Southland backcountry - plan logistics carefully and inform someone of travel plans.
- Weather can change quickly in southern New Zealand; carry waterproof layers and proper boots.
- If visiting during colder months expect snow and ice on tracks; crampons or microspikes may be required.
Best Time to Visit Giant Gate Falls#
Best in New Zealand summer for track access and milder conditions; shoulder seasons offer quieter visits but variable weather.
Summer
December-February · 10-20°C
Hiking access is easiest; long daylight hours aid exploration.
Autumn
March-May · 5-15°C
Colours shift and the light is often clear; fewer hikers on trails.
Weather & Climate near Giant Gate Falls#
Climate
Giant Gate Falls's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 2°C to 19°C. Heavy rainfall (3145 mm/year), wettest in December.
Air Quality:
AQI 23
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 11° - 19° | 15° | 344 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 11° - 19° | 15° | 149 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 206 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 294 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 302 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 2° - 9° | 2° | 250 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 2° - 9° | 2° | 175 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 3° - 11° | 4° | 262 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 345 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 14° | 10° | 265 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 184 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 10° - 18° | 14° | 369 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
