Kitekite Falls, Piha 0772, New Zealand 

The Kitekite Falls are one of the most famous waterfalls in the Waitakere Ranges with six drops into a large lake-like pool at the bottom. The falls are reached by walking tracks at the end of Glen Esk Road.

The usual route is to take the Kitekite Track by the large kauri stump which takes you up the true left side the Kitekite Stream (right hand side if you are walking upstream, left if you are coming down!). The track takes you through rainforest that has recovered from milling until you reach a junction with the Knutzen Track (named after Hans Peter Knutzen, Manager at the Piha Mill from 1912 to 1921). It is best to continue on the Knutzen Track which is well-formed with an easy grade and takes you to the base of the falls with a spectacular view of the falls on the way.

Epic New Zealand Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound

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