Waitonga Falls Waterfall
Tall waterfall within Kāpiti Coast forest reserves
Waitonga Falls at a Glance#
Hours: Open year‑round (daylight hours)
Admission: 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.
Air Quality:
AQI 28
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 6° - 19° | 12° | 139 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 6° - 19° | 12° | 126 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 5° - 16° | 10° | 116 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 12° | 4° | 111 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 0° - 8° | 0° | 151 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -2° - 5° | -3° | 141 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -3° - 4° | -4° | 171 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -3° - 5° | -3° | 172 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -1° - 8° | -1° | 163 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 1° - 11° | 2° | 191 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 14° | 5° | 155 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 181 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
