Naturegazers; The wonders of waterfalls

Naturegazers; The wonders of waterfalls.  WAIRERE FALLS

The Cascade, the Intrigue, the Adventure , the Roar and Rush,the Awe of the powerful force.             Wairere Falls is a must visit sight to see for anyone that shares an interest in the wonderful world of nature.

For years I had driven the highway visibly seeing and knowing there was a waterfall far away in the distance  cascading down from the Kaimai Ranges. And without detour I continued to drive by for many years and know of its presence yet just never had the opportunity to explore this magnificent place as others didn’t share my passion for exploration of this natural wonder.

Then one day after the years had ticked by  my friend took me to the place that intrigued me so much.

“have you ever been to that place?” I asked 

“oh yes! it’s called Wairere Falls, would you like to go there”  he replied

imagine my surprise and welcome of such an opportunity… I had to go there so that I may witness the magnificence of  the natural force at work.

 I certainly was not disappointed even though our trip was rather hurried. It’s really worth a visit especially when you reach the top and look back at the spectacular views, once at the top you can trek further and follow the source (we didn’t have enough time) but the next time I go I’m going to take my wife and a picnic hamper and enjoy the day.

I made a slide show video from the digital camera stills I had taken ( its amateur but who cares!)                                                                      oh! by the way my friend and I made the top in 40 minutes with a hurried climb (the killer was the man-made stairs) and our decent was even more fun as we took the Ancient Māori Trading Trail (steep and rugged through the bush) yet we did that decent in 12 mins…its steep and fast but its bloody good fun.

                                                                                                                                  Where Is Wairere Falls ?

 

Know your fitness levels for this one..at a slow pace it is still manageable.       Take time and enjoy these beautiful surroundings.