Located just 10 minutes by car from Tauranga on SH 29 the McLaren Falls Park is stunning. If you are looking for a picturesque place for a walk, a picnic or a coffee in their lovely cafe on site this is the place to come.

My favourite track is the Waterfall track. My love of waterfalls goes way back. The sound of the rushing water and the fresh air zone me out and make me happy.

A fairly easy gradient a good short walk for beginners and gives you a taste of our new Zealand bush and has a little river running through it.

So highly recommend this track there are glow worms on the other side also of the track which you can see at dusk.

A popular walk, the waterfall track extends along both sides of a small stream from the main access road. Waterfall Track is a short loop walk to a small waterfall and platform. It has a great native bush and stream landscape. Glow worms can be found along the Waterfall track. This track takes 20 minutes to walk and is wheelchair accessible. There are also glow-Worms to be seen up the top of the lake, along the lake edge (accessed by canoe/kayak only).

Spanning over 190 hectares this picturesque parkland will not disappoint. You are sure to find many suitable walks that interest you.

Such a great summer destination.Why not take the family or yourselves there this summer and experience a little slice of paradise just outside of Tauranga.

Charz 2021