Dan Froese

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New Zealand Koropuku Falls

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One of the nicer waterfalls in the Catlins, where there are plenty, this has an awesome walk through primeval, untouched forest and is quite remote with very few people.

Photography Tips

It is low light so you will need a tripod and a wide angle lens. Set the aperture and ISO to give a shutter speed of at least 0.5s. My picture was in March with very low water flow; it would be better in winter or spring when the flow is higher.

Travel Information

This can be tough to find. It is on the western edge of the Catlins so you will probably come from the east on the Chasland Highway. When you pass the sign entering Southland start looking for the small sign saying Koropuku Falls on the right hand side (north). It is a 15 minute walk through an incredible forest to the falls.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Daytime in spring

Sunrise & Sunset 05:50 - 21:08 | current local time: 04:33

Photo Themes Forest waterfalls

Locations South island Catlins

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Spot Comments (1)

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Michelle Slater 21.10.2021

Have visited the Catlins many times over the years... came upon this completely by accident on a recent trip ( I saw the sign out the passenger window as we wizzed by) Had to turn around and come back to it. WORTHY 10/10 such a cool walk and Perfect Waterfall. Second only to Purakanui which is pretty special Two thumbs up to those guys who put their heart and soul into bringing back to the public access to an amazing Waterfall!!