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Return to Piroa Falls


Normally the 1st September is considering to be officially the first day of Spring but it feels very mild here, so much never-ending rain but on the one day last week it temporarily stopped we managed to visit a local spot.


Piroa Falls is a place I use to take my children to when we lived in Maungaturoto, a town about 15 minutes away. A popular spot over Summer, lots of local people cool down here.


Over Winter it's dead quiet, too cold to be swimming here - it's nice to see it so pristine and clean at this time of year. I'd forgotten the gravel road we drove on to get there and how beautiful the scenery is.


I hope it stays that way but I know as the weather warms up and more people come here it will be more and more used. Sometimes I wish places like this were never discovered so they could remain untouched.


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gz said…
Just the place to go and breathe
24 August 2019 at 23:38
Susan Heather said…
We must go there. What is the road like - I see it goes from Maungatoroto through to S.H.1 near Waipu.
25 August 2019 at 19:29
Sharon said…
What a beautiful spot. I bet it was fun to visit without the summer crowds. I liked that little video.
26 August 2019 at 02:57
The Liberty Belle said…
Very lovely! It would be great to visit. Thanks for sharing.
26 August 2019 at 03:54
carol l mck said…
Oh so beautiful and majestic! Lovely photos ^_^

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26 August 2019 at 05:01
Bill said…
Such a pretty and beautiful place. It would be nice just to sit and listen to the falls, very relaxing.
26 August 2019 at 06:30
NatureFootstep said…
wow, that is a beautiful waterfall. Many levels to explore :)
26 August 2019 at 09:20
PerthDailyPhoto said…
What a beautiful spot Amy, enjoyed the video. You can tell by the waterfall and current of the river that there's been a lot of rain. Yes, it would be nice if this was a secret place ☺
27 August 2019 at 03:44
Rhonda Albom said…
I love going to Piroa Falls. When I go with others, there is always a discussion on how they got the concrete picnic table there (helicopter, carried in, other?)
28 August 2019 at 09:23
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