Exploring Tangitororia Stream Waterfall
Situated just a short drive from Pauanui, Tangitororia Stream Waterfall is a hidden gem perfect for those seeking a tranquil escape. This quiet location features a peaceful waterfall in a section of native regrowth forest and inviting swimming holes, making it an ideal spot to relax.
Finding the Waterfall
To locate Tangitororia Stream Waterfall, look for an unmarked parking area on the east side of the road as you leave Pauanui. This spot is easy to miss, appearing shortly after the 70 km/h speed zone ends. From the parking area, a brief walk along the stream will lead you to the waterfall and its refreshing swimming holes. On Topo Maps, the track is labelled Gumdigger Gully, but Google Maps shows the waterfall without indicating a track or name.
Places Nearby
While in Pauanui, hike to the top of Mount Pauanui at the south end of the beach; you can do this as a round trip on the Pauanui Trig Track (north side), or as a longer loop that includes the east side track.
