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Kitekite Falls is a scenic 3-tiered waterfall near Auckland, New Zealand. The falls drop a total of 40m. From the lookout on Kitekite track the falls appear even higher because there is white water running over rocks into a small pool from the upper swimming hole, then falling down into a large pool, then falling to a small pool before beginning an almost vertical descent in the final 3-tiers, making the total height closer to 80m. They are located on the Glen Esk stream near Piha Beach.Kitekite Falls walkFrom the carpark at the end of Glenesk Road, directions are clearly signposted. A well formed loop track, used by around 30,000 people a year (2005), follows the Glen Esk Stream with minor undulations (on the south side) up to a lookout where you find a huge Macrocarpa bench seat to rest on and admire the view. The bench seat was made by offenders doing community work (2005). The track then descends down wooden steps to the base of the falls (40 minutes from the carpark). The track then crosses the stream next to the lower swimming hole and returns down the north side. However, instead of going down again, a walker can climb a reasonably steep track (the Connect Track) which begins about 100m from the base of the falls on the northern side of the stream. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the top of the falls. There is a good swimming hole at the top although the water is cool. From this high vantage point there are great views down the valley.HistoryThe area was milled for kauri from 1910-1921 until milling stopped. All the mature trees in the area were cut down. At the top of the falls, it is clear to see the notches in the rocks (rectangular cutouts for large pieces of wood to rest in). This was the location of the Glen Esk dam. The first attempt to drive logs down the falls resulted in their destruction on the rocks below and the dam was thereafter only used to flush the logs waiting in the stream below down to the mill. The remains of the heavy beams used can still be found in the stream today although they tend to move from time to time. In 2007 a beam fell, broke and half of it wedged itself into rocks at the base of the three tiered falls.

Address: Piha, New Zealand
State: Piha



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A short, easy walk. Tracks are well cared for.
Stunning natural waterfall about 2 hour drive from Auckland CBD. A wild drive there on Mountain cliffs and over the coast of Piha.. but other than that the 30 min hike to the falls is well worn and easy to do, and the waterfall is gorgeous at the base. Worth checking out!
Nice bush walk to falls. Must visit place. Car park and public restroom is available.
I would say it’s a bit harder to reach because a lot of stairs up there. You need to be fitter. But it’s a great track from both way. I loved it.
Calm my heart with the sound of flowing water, and the bird's singing.
Great little walk make sure your comfy and have running walking shoes. Not really baby friendly as it's slippery some spots and you have to cross rocks over the river.
What a good walk! You are covered by the trees which provides shade nearly the entire route. On a busy day it can get a bit crowded around the waterfall but still an excellent experience overall. For the daring hearts, you can take a dip, both top and bottom of the waterfall. Recommended if you haven't been here before.
Easy breezy walk according to my wife. Plenty of parking spaces just outside the entrance. It takes about 25-30 mins to the fall. You can expect some hike but definitely not much 5-7 mins maybe?. Kitekite fall is quite shallow but if you go to the top of the fall, you can have a cheeky dip there.
Amazing amazing amazing what a beautiful walk up to water fall it was and is very beautiful
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