Shine Falls — Attraction in Hawke's Bay

Really nice walk despite the hike being closed Almost 2 years since the Storm Gabrielle hit and the path is still.jn pretty bad shape.

My sister and I did the walk in the rain which added to the atmosphere.

The first 30 min of the walk is fine. Pretty clear, just be careful of your step. You then hit, narrow pathway, and spots where you need to use your hand, ground can be slippery. We made it to the river bank but didn't go all the way to the pool. If you dont mind boulder climbing I'm sure it's doable.

Narrow pathways, and vines can make it tough to walk. Ducking and some for of light crawling required. The storm really did a number on the infrastructure and the man made pathway have in part completely collapsed.

Overall if you're fit and used to challenging hikes I would recommend. Otherwise enjoy the first 20min with the sheep and the jungle...

Kamahi Loop Track to Shine Falls and Heays Access Road.

We took the longer route to the waterfall. It took us 5 1/2 hours. The track between the end of Kamahi loop track and the waterfall is little bit hard. There were a notice saying it's more suited for advanced trampers.

Good hiking shoes are essential. You'll be going down a steep slope most of the way. But it's not really hard if you're prepared. Make sure you go on a sunny day. And start earliest possible as some part of the hike is little bit darker even on a sunny day.

We were 5 people and we went in two cars. Left one car at the Heays access road and drove in other car to the beginning of the Kamahi loop track. And there is no mobile phone reception most of the way.

The waterfall is amazing it makes the hike totally...

An amazing magical place, a relatively easy walk in, allow 30-45 minutes. A little steep in places, so ensure you have good walking footwear. The waterfall is impressive at 58 metres high, the pool is refreshing and safe, however deep around the edges and near and behind the fall. There's sheltered picnic tables at the car park and a long drop toilet (bring toilet paper and hand sanitizer). Also recommend you take your own drinking water and food/snacks and take all your rubbish out with you. The road there once off the highway is mostly gravel and narrow in places. Drive safely and enjoy. No overnight...