Wainui Falls Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Wainui Falls Track is a 1.7 km DOC walk in Nelson/Tasman with 46 m of climbing and a high point of 75 m.
A short walk through lush native bush leads to the cascading Wainui Falls, the largest and most accessible falls in Golden Bay/Mohua.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 46 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 75 m |
| Lowest point | 19 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.83877, 172.94022 |
| End | -40.84876, 172.92810 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Awapoto Hut (1.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Wainui Falls Track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Inland Track (3.5 km away)
- Gibbs Hill to Whariwharangi Bay Loop Track (5.6 km away)
- Tōtaranui to Awaroa Bay (5.6 km away)
- Tōtaranui to Waiharakeke Bay (5.6 km away)
- Headlands Track (5.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Wainui Falls Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.