Te Rere o Kapuni Waterfall
Maori-named waterfall in Taranaki, cultural significance
Waterfall in Taranaki, New Zealand, accessed by local walking tracks; a short natural attraction for hikers and landscape photography.
Te Rere o Kapuni at a Glance#
How to Get to Te Rere o Kapuni#
Located in Taranaki region; typically accessed by car from New Plymouth or nearby towns. Local roads and signposted parking provide short walks to the falls.
Tips for Visiting Te Rere o Kapuni#
- Walk the boardwalks upstream to find quieter pools and rock formations.
- Local iwi (tribal) information may offer cultural context-ask at nearby visitor centres.
- Watch for changing river conditions; after heavy rain some pools are unsafe.
Best Time to Visit Te Rere o Kapuni#
Best in summer for bathing and full enjoyment of pools; shoulder seasons good for quieter visits.
Summer (Dec-Feb)
December-February · 16-24°C (61-75°F)
Warmer water and longer days for exploring.
Spring/Autumn
September-November, March-May · 12-20°C (54-68°F)
Milder conditions and fewer visitors.
Winter
June-August · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Cooler water and sometimes higher flows.
Weather & Climate near Te Rere o Kapuni#
Climate
Te Rere o Kapuni's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 19°C. Heavy rainfall (3731 mm/year), wettest in July.
Air Quality:
AQI 25
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 231 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 219 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 247 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 14° | 7° | 466 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 3° - 10° | 3° | 330 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 2° - 8° | 1° | 311 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 1° - 7° | 0° | 602 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 1° - 8° | 1° | 222 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 3° - 10° | 2° | 227 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 313 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 6° - 14° | 7° | 275 mm | - | - | 6.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 288 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
