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Fantail Falls is a waterfall in Mount Aspiring National Park, Westland District, New Zealand. The waterfall is in the Haast Pass, between the Gates of Haast and the pass itself, at an altitude of 450 metres. It marks where Fantail Creek enters the Haast River, with a drop of 23 metres.
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Fantail Falls

Mount Aspiring National Park 7886, New Zealand
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Fantail Falls is a waterfall in Mount Aspiring National Park, Westland District, New Zealand. The waterfall is in the Haast Pass, between the Gates of Haast and the pass itself, at an altitude of 450 metres. It marks where Fantail Creek enters the Haast River, with a drop of 23 metres.

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Wilderness Adventure Including Scenic flight Self-guided Hike and Jet Boat Ride
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Mon, Jan 5 • 9:00 PM
5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road, Makarora, 9382
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If you drive from Wanaka out along the Haast Pass, you’ll find all of these beautiful places! • Lake Hawea • Thundercreek Falls • Wilson Creek Chasm • Fantail Falls • Blue Pools There are so many stops to make along this road with most of the locations being a 5 minute walk from the roadside! Where would you visit first? 🏔️🌞🌊 #bluepools #haastpass #southisland #newzealandtravel #newzealandsouthisland #southislandnz #thundercreekfalls #fantailfalls
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explorinwithnicexplorinwithnic
A must-visit if you’re in New Zealand! Here are some of my favourite places to visit in Wanaka: Places to hike/swim 🏔️ 🏊🏼 🌊 • Blue Pools • Wilson Creek Chasm • Lake Hawea • Fantail Falls • Thundercreek Falls • Glendhu Bay • Dublin Bay Eateries 🍻 🍔🍹 @bigfignz - unreal slow cooked food, served fast! @cocohut_nz - the best coconut coffee @curbsidewanaka - delicious bagels @kaiwhakapai - spot for a beer @noods.foodtruck - banging ramen Enjoy Wanaka! #wanaka #wanakalife #nz #nzmustdo #visitwanaka #southisland #southislandnzroadtrip
Becky SnowBecky Snow
An impressive waterfall! The carpark was overrun but we managed to squeeze into a space. If the cars are backed up out of the carpark I’d say it’s probably not worth waiting out for a long time but if you are able to get a space reasonably quickly it is a lovely view. The river runs pretty quick this time of year so be mindful of the current!
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If you drive from Wanaka out along the Haast Pass, you’ll find all of these beautiful places! • Lake Hawea • Thundercreek Falls • Wilson Creek Chasm • Fantail Falls • Blue Pools There are so many stops to make along this road with most of the locations being a 5 minute walk from the roadside! Where would you visit first? 🏔️🌞🌊 #bluepools #haastpass #southisland #newzealandtravel #newzealandsouthisland #southislandnz #thundercreekfalls #fantailfalls
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A must-visit if you’re in New Zealand! Here are some of my favourite places to visit in Wanaka: Places to hike/swim 🏔️ 🏊🏼 🌊 • Blue Pools • Wilson Creek Chasm • Lake Hawea • Fantail Falls • Thundercreek Falls • Glendhu Bay • Dublin Bay Eateries 🍻 🍔🍹 @bigfignz - unreal slow cooked food, served fast! @cocohut_nz - the best coconut coffee @curbsidewanaka - delicious bagels @kaiwhakapai - spot for a beer @noods.foodtruck - banging ramen Enjoy Wanaka! #wanaka #wanakalife #nz #nzmustdo #visitwanaka #southisland #southislandnzroadtrip
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An impressive waterfall! The carpark was overrun but we managed to squeeze into a space. If the cars are backed up out of the carpark I’d say it’s probably not worth waiting out for a long time but if you are able to get a space reasonably quickly it is a lovely view. The river runs pretty quick this time of year so be mindful of the current!
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Fantail Falls in New Zealand is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty and splendor of nature. Located in the heart of the Coromandel Peninsula, this stunning waterfall is a hidden gem that is not to be missed.

The journey to Fantail Falls is just as breathtaking as the destination itself. From the moment you leave the main road, you will be enveloped by the lush greenery of the forest that surrounds you. As you wind your way through the winding roads, you will catch glimpses of the waterfall through the trees.

Once you arrive at the parking lot, you will need to take a short walk through the forest to reach the falls. The trail is well-maintained and easy to navigate, even for those who may not be as physically fit. Along the way, you will be treated to beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, including dense forests and rolling hills.

When you finally reach Fantail Falls, you will be rewarded with a truly breathtaking sight. The falls are a series of cascading waterfalls that plummet down into a crystal clear pool below. The water is so clear that you can see all the way to the bottom, and the constant rush of the falls is soothing and calming.

I highly recommend visiting Fantail Falls during the warmer months, when you can take a dip in the refreshing waters. The pool is quite deep, so be sure to take caution when swimming.

Overall, Fantail Falls is an absolute must-see destination in New Zealand. The journey to get there is just as enjoyable as the destination itself, and the falls are simply breathtaking. Whether you are looking for a peaceful place to relax or an adventure in nature, Fantail Falls has something...

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This is a very short walk from the main road. The time written at the entrance board is the exact time. The waterfall is actually like a fantail. Hahaha! You can walk quite close to it. The area approaching the waterfall has lot of pebbles and a big piece of tree bark in its natural shape. There ris a viewing deck but it is okay to come down. I am not sure if there is a stream which flows through it but it was quite dry when we went. We played around a bit, climbed the bark, made structures with stones. There ris a point where you can see the snow peaked mountains as well from the viewing area. Enjoy the walk...

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3y

Spectacular. Set in mountains and New Zealand native bush with snow capped mountains and breathing cool crisp clean air.... the experience was awesome. The fresh clear water 💧 was like liquid ice 🧊. You can go to a city and marvel at it's tall buildings and coloured lights but that is no comparison to seeing nature's display of beauty and feeling it touch your skin while dazzling your senses. If you are in New Zealand and travelling through the Mt Aspiring National Park it's just a 2min walk from the car park to see this cool clean water tumbling down the rocky slopes of the mountain side. Treat...

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