The Acland Falls Track was named for the early settler John Acland. It starts at Te Wanahu Flat at its northwest corner. Heading north, the track is a steep 120-metre climb through a regrowth forest, then a gentler 60-metre drop to a stream. The 14-metre but relatively gentle waterfall is a short walk up the stream bed.
The walk can be done as a loop by heading southeast from the falls to Cain Flat. You can then walk back down the road or connect with the Kahikatea Walk. Acland Falls is about 1 km from Te Wanahu Flat on Ragitata Gorge Road and 600 metres from Cain Flat. The loop takes about 30 minutes to complete.
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