Coal Creek Falls
Hiking area
Scenic spot
About
Coal Creek Falls is a picturesque and easily accessible waterfall located in a lush forest. The well-established path takes about an hour to complete, making it suitable for families with children. The waterfall features plunge pools that are perfect for swimming during warm weather. While the sign at the entrance suggests a two-hour return, most visitors find that it only takes about an hour to complete the walk.Why you should go
- Enjoy a short and easy walk through beautiful bush
- Witness picturesque Coal Creek Falls cascading into a deep swimming hole
- Encounter interesting native flora like pretty mushrooms along the track
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It's a good track, and you can see one more waterfall on the way. As soon as you reach the big Coal Creek Falls, you can sit down and enjoy nature. Definitely, a recommend!
Nice afternoon stroll in an area that feels quite remote, with really beautiful scenery and a lovely waterfall at the end where you can sit back, relax, and take it all in.
The entrance sign says it’s 1hour round trip. It’s easy to do it quicker than that, but if you’re stopping to actually enjoy the wilderness then it could very well be accurate. It’s fairly accessible to people of all fitness levels and children.
I was in and out in under an hour, including stopping for about 5 minutes to climb a tree, and spending about 10 minutes at the waterfall sitting and taking some pictures.
Even though it was a very wet few days the walkway was gravel and raised paving and the falls amazing because of the rain – highly recommend! An easy 30 minute walk each way taking it easy to admire the views and take photos.
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40 Ballance Street, Cobden, Runanga 7803, New Zealand
People typically spend 5 min here
Know before you go
- Despite signs suggesting longer durations, most visitors complete the walk in under an hour round trip
- Be cautious of muddy paths after rain showers; wear appropriate footwear
- Look out for seasonal blue mushrooms during your visit in April
- Follow yellow signs on Ballance Street to find correct carpark entrance instead of relying solely on Google Maps directions
Reviews
Coal Creek Falls is a popular destination for visitors seeking a short and easy walk through lovely bush, leading to a picturesque waterfall. Reviewers mention the well-maintained track with scenic views along the way, including pretty mushrooms and rock finding opportunities for kids. The trail marker may suggest a longer duration than what most walkers experience, with many completing the journey in under an hour round trip. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere of the bush walk, the swimmable pool at the base of the falls, and unique features like blue mushrooms found seasonally.Review score
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It's a good track, and you can see one more waterfall on the way. As soon as you reach the big Coal Creek Falls, you can sit down and enjoy nature. Definitely, a recommend!
Nice afternoon stroll in an area that feels quite remote, with really beautiful scenery and a lovely waterfall at the end where you can sit back, relax, and take it all in.
The entrance sign says it’s 1hour round trip. It’s easy to do it quicker than that, but if you’re stopping to actually enjoy the wilderness then it could very well be accurate. It’s fairly accessible to people of all fitness levels and children.
I was in and out in under an hour, including stopping for about 5 minutes to climb a tree, and spending about 10 minutes at the waterfall sitting and taking some pictures.
Even though it was a very wet few days the walkway was gravel and raised paving and the falls amazing because of the rain – highly recommend! An easy 30 minute walk each way taking it easy to admire the views and take photos.
Stunning loop rainforest walk. Very peaceful. Limited parking. One picnic table. Nil bins. Easy to moderate walk. Approx 50-1hr return.
Well maintained and calm walk with a beautiful waterfall at the end. Soo peaceful and must be explored by one who loves bush walk.
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40 Ballance Street, Cobden, Runanga 7803, New Zealand
People typically spend 5 min here