Waioka Pond (Venus Pool)

"Beautiful. Cliff jumping. Local staple, but locals, understandably, don't like packs of tourists. Come at sunrise for privacy. Limited parking. New "official" trail along the creek. We still took the traditional one through the fence and field as of 2024.01."

"Most people said it already, park on the road or pay 10 bucks across the street. Hike past the bridge, follow the path, threw the barbed wire and kapow! Beautiful place for pictures. Limited parking and lack of easy trails makes it a very private place to get to. Jump the cliffs and enjoy the views. A must for the adventure travelers."

"A nice walk through the fields and some brush to come to the pools. Not well marked and not super easy to find - see other reviews for instructions. It is an ok excursion for those who have enough time and perhaps want to jump into the cold water. It is something different but can easily be skipped."

"There is a very hidden trail close to the bridge that leads to the location (it goes through a private property but it is a field only), and you need a little climbing, but totally worth it!"

"Very cool area for cliff jumping. Great views. There is very limited parking on the side of the road (about 4 cars can fit). The path is hidden by a stone wall. Be VERY careful when exploring the area. The back side of the cliff crumbled under my brother’s feet. Thankfully he was able to hold on, but it could’ve been very bad. The rocks are very sharp so I would recommend keeping shoes on at all times."