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The Huka Falls are a set of waterfalls on the Waikato River that drains Lake Taupo in New Zealand.A few hundred metres upstream from the Huka Falls, the Waikato River narrows from approximately 100 metres across into a canyon only 15 metres across. The canyon is carved into lake floor sediments laid down before Taupo's Oruanui eruption 26,500 years ago.The volume of water flowing through often approaches 220,000 litres per second. The flow rate is regulated by Mighty River Power through the Taupo Control Gates as part of their hydro system planning, with Waikato Regional Council dictating flows during periods of downstream flooding in the Waikato River catchment.At the top of the falls is a set of small waterfalls dropping over about 8 metres. The final stage of the falls is over a 6-metre drop, raised to an effective 11m fall by the depth of the water. The falls are a popular tourist attraction, being close to Taupo and readily accessible from State Highway One.The falls featured in a national scandal in February 1989 when the body of cricket umpire Peter Plumley-Walker was found downstream, with wrists and ankles bound. The resulting investigation exposed the Auckland bondage scene. Dominatrix Renee Chignall was acquitted of his murder after three trials.

Address: Taupo
State: Taupo



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The first time I heard of the Huka falls I was expecting those picturesque falls you see everywhere but this is nothing like the rest. Super easy to get to with the car or shuttle and take the loop walk or even bike ride - there are bike rentals nearby too!
Free outdoors attraction. We went after gates closed but can easily walk in and park outside gates off road. Stunning falls and a few different walks to take. The main walk to the falls only takes a couple of minutes
Amazing experience. Looking at the fall from top as well as going for the river cruise up to the fall, both these are great to view. Serene place, well maintained and must visit place in New Zealand. Adequate parking. Short drive from Taupo.
Always a great little experience for the kids. The walk is short and easy, with good views of the Falls. The water is beautiful and fast flowing, and good to see the jet boat taking tourists really close to the bottom of the waterfall.
A really awesome place to visit at your own leisure. Also there are other places nearby to visit. Very enjoyable
This is a must do when in Taupo. It is always different, but still great safe parking and viewing spots. We always stop in.
Used to be able buy drinks and ice blocks but not open anymore. Not sure if just a season thing. Good place for a quick stop and photo op
Very nice and soothing place. Can stand there forever and look at the fast flowing water.
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