McLaren Falls
About the Business
Welcome to McLaren Falls, a stunning tourist attraction located in Lower Kaimai, along McLaren Falls Road, New Zealand. Spanning across 190 hectares of picturesque parkland, McLaren Falls Park is nestled alongside the tranquil Lake McLaren, just a short ten-minute drive from Tauranga.
At McLaren Falls, we offer a range of amenities and activities to ensure a memorable visit for all. Our park ranger is available to provide you with valuable information about the park and its facilities. Whether you're looking for camping options, accommodation bookings, or planning weddings and events, our team is here to assist you.
Nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the park's breathtaking waterfall track, where you can witness the enchanting glow worms after dusk. Take a leisurely stroll to the picturesque waterfall, and keep an eye out for these mystical creatures illuminating the track. We have made a portion of the waterfall track wheelchair and mobility scooter accessible, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this natural wonder.
For those seeking adventure, our 18-basket disc golf course is a must-visit. Considered one of the most spectacular courses in the country, it offers a thrilling experience for disc golf enthusiasts. Follow the signs from the front gate to Pin Oak Flats, where the course begins.
Fishing enthusiasts will be pleased to know that McLaren Falls offers year-round fishing opportunities in Lake McLaren and the Ruahihi Canal. Please ensure you have a valid fishing license, which can be purchased online from Fish and Game New Zealand or participating sports shops. Remember, season licenses expire on September 30th each year.
If you're planning a wedding, McLaren Falls provides three beautiful locations for your ceremony. Each venue can accommodate varying numbers of guests, with a maximum capacity of 75 people at Bottom Flat. Please select your location carefully based on your guest count. For more information on holding weddings at council reserves, visit our website.
Additionally, equestrians can make use of the designated equestrian area at Blooming Acres. Horses are not permitted outside of this area, and all unloading and loading should be done within the designated park. If you require any temporary structures for your equestrian activities, please discuss with our parks booking coordinator prior to your booking start date.
Nearby, on the Wairoa River, the Manawa Energy Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme offers a fantastic recreational area for kayaking, rafting, fishing, running, and picnicking. To create thrilling white water experiences for kayakers and rafters, water is regularly released from the McLaren Falls dam during warm months.
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Come and experience the natural beauty and diverse activities that McLaren Falls has to offer. Plan your visit today and discover why we are one of New Zealand's premier tourist attractions. For more information, access our McLaren Falls Park brochure and map on our website.
McLaren Falls - where nature, adventure, and tranquility meet.
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McLaren Falls Road, Lower Kaimai, Bay of Plenty 3171, New Zealand
Reviews
"Always interesting regardless of water volume. Be very Intriged to see it with a lot of water."
"Had the right footwear, gumboots, to visit during winter. I was able to clamber on to rocks and step in shallow water without getting wet feet. No one else there on a beautiful sunny morning. Absolutely gorgeous!"
"Awesome area to wander around watching and listening to the power of the water moving down the gorge. Stunning place."
"A lovely little waterfall with lots of different paths. Note a dam up-stream limits the flow, but this is opened sometimes during the year, causing the stream to flood at much higher levels than shown. A great place to explore. Photos with more water were taken Feb23 after the cyclone, while photos with little water were taken April 23"
"There is limited parking on the lefthand side of the road just before the bridge. Additional parking after the bridge further up the road. You can view the falls from the bridge or walk on top of the rocks and get a close up view. A beautiful spot, with so many photo opportunities"
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