Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa)
Waterfall Waterfall known for seasonal rainbows and scenic cascades
Waterfall on the Kerikeri River with boardwalks and a historic stone bridge; visitors take short bush walks here, picnic by the pool and photograph the falls in the Bay of Islands area.
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Tips for Visiting Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) #
- Visit early in the morning-shortly after sunrise-when light on the falls often produces the best colours and the small car park and walking track are least crowded.
- The falls are reached via a short, well‑signed walking track from the Kerikeri basin area; combine the visit with nearby Kerikeri sites (Stone Store/Basin) to make the most of a single stop.
- Look for viewpoints above the main drop: many visitors stop at the base only and miss the upper viewing platforms that give a different perspective of the cascade and pool.
Best Time to Visit Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) #
Visit in New Zealand summer (December-February) or the shoulder seasons for warm, pleasant conditions and good waterfall viewing.
Weather & Climate near Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) #
Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1423 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (162 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (162 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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