Wairēinga Bridal Veil Falls, waterfall attraction
Bridal Veil Falls is a stunning single sheer sparkling drop of water. The walk is very popular with excellent signage describing flora and fauna. Charge up the mobile for Bridal Veil Falls is a superb photo location.
The falls is a popular instagram location due to the proximity visitors have to the dazzling display of water. The contrast between the deep emerald bush setting, the misting water and the rock faces is definitely worth the visit for dedicated waterfall fans.
There is roadside parking; in the summer months that can be full. For visitors parking on the roadside verges take care walking towards the scenic reserve. The falls walk involves several hundred steps which are humorously marked, encouraging visitors to go further. Along the walk are several resting places with views and seating.
Raglan waterfall Bridal Veil numerous steps, NZ
Raglan waterfall Bridal Veil entrance picnic area, NZ
The Falls often have an updraft of wind that creates a swirling mist that floats before sinking into the pool below. Nearby there are mountain bike trails into the Pirongia Forest Park.
The two viewing platforms at the top of the falls provide spectacular views of the falls and surrounding countryside. From here, the track descends steeply down stairs to a midway viewpoint. If the steps are too much the first viewing platform will not disappoint viewers, there is seating at each platform. The steps have encouraging signage informing the walker of how many steps have been taken and how many to go.
How long is the Bridal Veil falls, Raglan, walk?
The Bridal Veil Falls walk,1.5 km return, there are numerous steps. The first lookout is located at the base of the falls. Allow 10 minutes return. The upper lookout views are the falls dropping from the cliff face. Reasonable fitness is required for the upper lookout.
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NZ waterfalls, heavy rain, Waikato Raglan Bridal Veil in full flood with muddy bottom pool, NZ
Raglan waterfall Bridal Veil Falls halfway mark for steps, NZ
Where is the best place to stay if you want to visit the Bridal Veil falls?
The best place to stay if you want to visit the Bridal Veil Falls is Raglan, a seaside visitor hot spot for surfers and art & craft fans alike.
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