Lucas Creek Waterfall
About the Business
Welcome to Lucas Creek Waterfall, a hidden gem located in the center of Albany, Auckland. This un-officially named waterfall is a truly spectacular sight, especially after rainfall, yet it often goes unnoticed by many visitors.
Lucas Creek Waterfall is easily accessible and can be reached within a short 10-minute walk. The GPS coordinates for this attraction are S 36° 43.349' E 174° 41.611'. Parking is available on Gills Rd, Albany Heights, Auckland, and from there, you can begin your adventure to the waterfall.
If you are coming from Auckland Center, it will take you approximately 20 minutes to drive to Lucas Creek Waterfall. Alternatively, if you are coming from Silverdale, it will only take you 15 minutes. The road leading to the waterfall is always sealed, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey.
To reach the waterfall, simply follow the SH-1 north until you reach the Albany exit (Albany Expy). Take the Albany Expy exit and turn left, continuing along the highway for the next 3km. Just before the bridge over the Lucas Creek, turn right onto Gills Rd and park on the side of the road. Please note that there are no facilities available at the park's entrance.
Once you have parked, you can start your adventure by walking upstream along the creek for approximately 5-10 minutes. There are walking tracks available on both sides of the creek, allowing you to explore the area at your own pace.
Alternatively, you can also reach the waterfall by walking back to the bridge over the Lucas Creek on the main highway. Look for a footpath to the left immediately past the bridge. This path will lead you to a lookout point where you can enjoy the beauty of the waterfall. The walk from the highway to the lookout takes only 2 minutes and there is a lovely bench where you can sit and admire the view. If you wish, you can continue walking for another minute to reach the top of the waterfall. This track is a concrete path that is suitable for wheelchair users and those with strollers.
The best time to visit Lucas Creek Waterfall is after a decent rainfall, as this will enhance the beauty of the waterfall. If you are looking to capture stunning photos, we recommend visiting on a cloudy day for the best lighting conditions.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Lucas Creek Waterfall and take the time to appreciate its natural splendor. Please note that there are two different access options, one with a 15-minute return walk and the other with a 10-minute return walk. The driving distance from Auckland Center is 27.5 km (27 mins) and from Silverdale is 33.2 km (37 mins).
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"Nice little Waterfall, right on the side of Albany - I had driven by for over 20 years and did not know it was here, until I was looking on line for waterfalls to test out some long exposures - trying out a new camera. The paths on the south side of the stream were in need of some maintenance, and it was a bit tricky getting down to the falls, but it was worth it (I just had the wrong time of day for full photos, with half in sun and half in shade). I will be going back though, as it is quite accessible to Albany/Rosedale, where I have worked for the past 20 years. Parking during the week can be a bit hard on Gills Road, with the business being open. I walked from the Albany side of the bridge, through the reserve, over the grass."
"I parked on Gill St. Just on the other side of the bridge tucked in the driveway. There's walkways on both sides of the creek, but the right side is damaged (if you're looking at the signs, it's the driveway side) it's a easy 5min walk to waterfall. There's a track that takes you to the top of waterfall, then can carry on the track to an opening that you can get another angle of waterfall before going down track to the creek using the rocks to get across creek to the waterfall platform where there is a seat."
"Beautiful scenery and a wonderful place to take a hike! Duration of the hike will depend on you due to it being part of Gills Reserve. Some spots are a bit muddy, so be mindful if you're going wearing your favorite trainers!"
"A small area next to the Main road. Only good enough for the local community. It takes less than 5 minutes to walk around the whole area. A small waterfall to enjoy and relax. No parking available, just park on the road side."
"This is a hidden gem. Sort of hard to find the entrance. Good shoes recommend. Won't recommend swimming but people do swim there, so carry towels and swimwears."
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