About This Waterfall
This is a roughly 400 meter tall horsetailing waterfall flowing from a small basin on the shoulder of Mount Taurus in the upper Wilkin River drainage. The consistency of the falls is likely quite variable due to the small drainage area, so it may dry out at certain points.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Sliding Horsetail
Best Time to Visit
Summer
Total Height
1,312ft
Tallest Drop
1,312ft
Number of Drops
1
Run
200ft
Avg Width
50ft
Pitch
80°
Magnitude
65.26
High Flow
50cfs
Low Flow
25cfs
Getting There
Address
PV42+WC Minaret Bay, Otago, New Zealand
GPS Coordinates
-44.292636, 168.851103
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
A hike may be required to reach the falls.
Safety Info
Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.
Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.