Waitonga Falls

Waterfall Tall waterfall within Kāpiti Coast forest reserves

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Waitonga Falls
-39.3311, 175.5101
Open year‑round (daylight hours)
Free (natural site)

How to Get to Waitonga Falls #

Waitonga Falls is in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. Access is by local roads and short walking tracks from nearby settlements; check local maps and park signage for exact access points.

Tips for Visiting Waitonga Falls #

  • Some approaches may be steep - assess personal fitness and trail conditions before setting out.
  • Spring offers wildflowers and higher flows; check for local track advisories in winter.
  • Carry a detailed map or use a GPX route - signage in some rural tracks is limited.

Best Time to Visit Waitonga Falls #

Best in spring or summer for access and natural displays; winter may reduce accessibility on some tracks.

Spring (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 10-18°C
Higher water flows and flourishing native plants.
Summer (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · 15-22°C
Warmer weather and clearer tracks for walking.

Weather & Climate near Waitonga Falls #

Climate

Waitonga Falls's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -3°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1817 mm/year), wettest in October.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

171 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (191 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

191 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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