This waterfall is one of the most beautiful falls I have seen in all of New Zealand. It's a 22m cascade waterfall on the Tautuku River, cascading over multiple terraces which is what makes it look so beautiful! It's my top waterfall recommendation in the Catlins (and one of my top waterfall recommendations in New Zealand!).

The return track to McLean Falls is 2.1kms return and takes 40 minutes. It's a mixture of flat gravel, stairs and hills. It winds through native bush where trees twist and turn and roots are covered in moss. It's incredibly beautiful and even though it's a 40 minute return track, you may take longer after spending time at the beautiful waterfall and along the track if you love nature like I do :)

Read my full guide here to learn more about the McLean Falls walk.