Kitekite Falls

Kitekite Falls is located near Auckland, New Zealand. The falls plunge 40 meters in total. White water flows over rocks from the upper swimming hole into a small pool, then down into a large pool, then down to a small pool, before starting an almost vertical descent in the final 3-tiers, making the total height closer to 80 meters. This makes the falls appear even higher from the lookout on Kitekite Track. They are situated along Piha Beach's Glen Esk stream.

Since 1910, when logs were pushed downstream to the Piha Mill, the area near Kitekite Falls has been used for kauri milling. Up until 1921, the mill was in operation close to the waterfall. The area's mature trees were all down. The notches in the rocks may be clearly seen at the peak of the falls.

The surrounding rock and the narrow falls are almost completely covered in dense flora, giving them a prehistoric appearance. It is close enough to the well-known Piha Beach to combine the two locations into a superb day trip. Kitekite Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Zealand.

Location: near Auckland, New Zealand