🌊 Cascades Falls – A Hidden Gem in Waitākere Ranges! 🌊

• Important: Track is currently closed due to Cyclone Gabrielle damage 🚧so Keep a look out for when it re-opens!

• Location: Northern Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, 40 mins from Auckland 🚗 (Park at the end of Falls Road) Falls location: 36°53'22.4"S 174°31'20.9"E

• Track: Easy 20-30 min walk to the waterfall, perfect for families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

  From the carpark follow an easy and well signposted Auckland City Walk until you see a sign 'Falls'

• Highlights:

  • Natural swimming pool at the base of the falls 🏊‍♂️

  • Popular with locals, great for kids 🌟

  • Picnic area & toilets at the carpark 🍉

  Tip: To get a clear view of the falls, you’ll need to climb a rock or get in the water 🏞️ (be careful – it’s slippery!)