Te Rerekawau Falls are
created where the Kaiate
Stream drops over
ignimbrite bluffs in
a series of cascades and
waterfalls in a
pretty,bush-filled
ravine. Attractions
include a
popular swimming hole at
the base of the lower
falls,and a number of
large puriri and
kohekohe along the well
formed tracks.

How to Get There

Te Rerekawau falls are
5km south of
Tauranga.They are
signposted from Welcome
Bay Road
as Kaiate Falls. Take
Waitao Road and 4.9km up
turn left at Kaiate Falls
Road. The scenic
reserve containing the
falls is a further 1km.



Attractions and
Facilities

Te Rerekawau Falls
Track(Steep and with
steps in some places, up
to 1hr return)
The main track leads from
the carpark to the top of
the upper series of
falls, then down to
their base. It then
crosses the stream and
continues down to the
base of the lower falls.
Crossing the stream again
it loops uphill past
puriri and kohekohe. A
short side track goes
back to the base of the
upper falls or you can
continue uphill back to
the carpark. Another
track to the left just
below the carpark follows
the stream to the road
bridge.
Car parking is available.
Above the carpark is a
picnic area with tables.
There is a toilet beside
the picnic area.



Please Remember

Dogs are not allowed in
this area without a
permit. Motorbikes,
mountain bikes and horses
are not permitted on
walking tracks. No
lighting fires