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Aratiatia Rapids

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Aratiatia Rapids
Address: 630 Aratiatia Road , Rotokawa 3377, WKO, NZ
Phone: 027 249 0204
State: WKO
Zip Code: 3377


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The flow was in continuous mode for maintenance when we went, but you still get the views. The short trail is easy to walk, with some small rocks on the way so if you're bringing strollers then it wouldn't be too convenient. There's a car park where the Aratiatia cruise is, wasn't crowded at all when we went on the Saturday PM. only thing was the maintenance so didn't get to watch the dam open/ close in action but overall photo worthy.
This was a fab stop to watch the dam be opened and the rapids flow. Great for adults and kids alike. Be sure to go down the trail across from the carpark as you get a much better view than from the bridge. And free! Bonus for sure
Excellent FREE experience. Time your visit to be 15 or 20mins before the release. Easy walk to mid platform but does have rocks in the path so no wheelchairs or buggies. Great to see the force of the waters race down the gorge.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
This is a must-see! You will see how fast the area will be filled by natural water and quickly flow down to the lake once the dam gate is open. No ticket is required, simply park at the car park and walk a minute to the bridge!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
This visit to the Aratiatia rapids today was fantastic. The gates are opened 3 times daily. To watch the water flow down through the gorge was thrilling. Then we went on a boat cruise down to the Huka Falls. Absolutely marvelous, a very informative guide who provided the best service. Highly recommend
Recommend going at 10am, 12pm 2pm when they release the dam. Recommend going to mid view point rather than top view point for a closer view.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
A nice short hike to a view point over the rapids, nice to do as part of a trip down. We popped over the road and up to the view point which took us around 20minutes as a round trip. Nice views! You have the option to park here and walk to Huka Falls as a reasonable hike as well, which could be a nice alternative to view more of the river
We went to see the release of the dam fill up the rapids. Recommend getting there at least 15 minutes early so you can get to a platform and see the water pour out. Really cool experience and can totally see how this was a filming location for the Hobbit.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
This was beautiful site to see. The water is so blue even on a cloudy day I can only imagine how it looks on a sunny day. I could have just sat there for hours listening to the water flow. Now you can park just a short walk from the view or you can park alittle bit up the road and take a nice little walk to the main look out.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Good freedom camping spot for walks, cycle rides and there are several viewing sites to watch the water being released. Four sirens give you enough time to find your viewing spot.
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