Koropuku Falls — Attraction in Waihopai Toetoe Community

If you're not looking out for the sign, Koropuku Falls could be easily missed, and missing out on seeing these falls is something you don't want to do. A credit to the two men who over 15 years built the track, the waterfall is situated at the end of a stunning bush walk. Large trees, Punga Ferns and more native beauty surround you as you walk over cut Punga logs to get to the falls. A little tricky towards the end of the track - clambering over rocks mainly, brings you to a serene spot where the waterfall cascades to a pool below before meandering down a stream. Although not a lot of water on the day I went, it was still spectacular. Take your time on the track to admire the native bush and...

This small but mighty waterfall is located in the rugged rainforest of the Catlins Conservation Park, deep in the south of New Zealand.

The entrance to Koropuku falls is by the roadside of the Southern Scenic Route, so stay alert as you might drive past it.

Two local volunteers Wayne Allen and Peter Hill decided to create a track to this small but charming fall.

Over 15 years they worked on the track together and their efforts have not gone amiss as the bush walk to Koropuku falls is truely magical.

It is said that they carried in 2000 punga logs to help create the track...

If you're going to Koropuku falls, make sure you have shoes you have grippy shoes/shoes you don't mind getting wet. You'll be walking on wet rocks to cross the stream.

It's around a 10-15 minute walk to the falls. The track is rocky and slippery. There's also a chance of getting wet or falling into the water.

Imo, this is a above "easy" level track because of the stream crossing and a small chance of falling into the water but overall a short walk.

Very fun and enjoyable. I'd advise against taking kids with you as we did and had to be...