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Haruru Falls

Waitangi River, Paihia, New Zealand
Ranked #5 of 8 attractions in Paihia
3.5 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls
Traveller Description: Haruru Falls is a concave waterfall up the Waitangi River. The name "Haruru" means loud or thundering noise. It is one of New Zealand's oldest river... more »
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Melbourne, Australia
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We saw these falls from a 'Daryl's dinner cruise' boat. We were taken to the base of the floodlit falls. They are gorgeous. Well worth a trip.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We were fortunate enough to visit the falls after a heavy rainfall and even though they're not tall... there was a power of water going over them. And you can get up close and personal

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whangarei, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We were looking at them at the resort, our friend absolutely loved the haruru falls, that she took lots of photos of them.

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Auckland, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

It's ok I guess. I think I've been spoilt by seeing some waterfalls overseas but I can appreciate it for what it is. The walk through the native bush looks great.

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Although not the tallest falls we saw in NZ these falls were still impressive and there is a great river walk to go with it .

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Very pleasant place with interesting Maori history and story.

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Fulton IL
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I'm pretty much a sucker for waterfalls anywhere/anytime, but was disappointed with Haruru Falls. They are not very spectacular to begin with, but are diminished considerably by the fact that the background is of residences lining the river upstream--not the natural setting that I prefer. I would recommend going to Rainbow Falls over in Kerikeri or hiking back to Charlie's... More

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Reading
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Quite a small waterfall. Worth a look if you are in the area ....but not worth driving a long way to visit.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Just a short detour off the main road between Paihia and Kerikeri and one place that I must have passed at least 50 times in my career in sales. This time when in the Bay of Islands on holiday I stopped as Haruru Falls was a favourite of my wife's family holidays and what a great place. Well worth the... More

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Perth, Western Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Interesting falls with a nice walk around the area, worth a visit if in the area.

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