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15 minutes at Rainbow Falls



I had 15 minutes to spare yesterday in between jobs so I walked down to our local Rainbow Falls for a brief sit next to the waterfall. Also known by it's Maori name of Waianiwaniwa, it has 3 different viewing platforms before leading along a short path to the water.  At 27 metres tall it's made from an erosion of soft rock and sited on a hard basalt layer of rock.

 

Of course I had to take a short video of the waterfall. Linking up with Skywatch Friday.

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local alien said…
How wonderful to work 15 minutes from the waterfall . Perfect place to walk to!
22 October 2020 at 19:18
Iris Flavia said…
A wonderful place for a rest!
22 October 2020 at 20:21
NatureFootstep said…
You are working so close to a waterfall? How wonderful. I would probably be there every lunch :)
22 October 2020 at 20:44
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Oh wow Amy what a wonderful sight to see and so close by ✨ Enjoyed the glimpse of the waterfalls I action 💙
22 October 2020 at 23:59
Tom said…
...beautiful and so nice to hear the sound!
23 October 2020 at 01:06
Bill said…
That's a beautiful waterfall. It's great that you can walk to it and enjoy the sound and view.
Good day to ya!
23 October 2020 at 03:44
Graham Edwards said…
I've not been further up the Kerikeri River, than the Wharepuke Falls. I assume the Rainbow Falls are firther up. They look higher.
23 October 2020 at 06:22
carol l mck said…
Gorgeous place and photos ~ ^_^

Live each moment with love,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
23 October 2020 at 06:47
Amypie said…
Yes I do home help for people 2 days a week, one of my clients lives next door to the waterfall :-)
23 October 2020 at 07:38
Spare Parts and Pics said…
What a treat to be able to walk to these beautiful falls! No waterfalls in my neck of the woods, so fun to see these.
23 October 2020 at 08:00
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Very nice, what a pleasant place to spend some time in peace
23 October 2020 at 08:49
William Kendall said…
What a beautiful waterfall!
23 October 2020 at 09:50
Pauline said…
Great little video. Thanks, Amy, that sound is so soothing.
23 October 2020 at 15:23
eileeninmd said…
Hello,

What a beautiful waterfalls. Love the video! Enjoy your day, have a great weekend!
23 October 2020 at 23:18
b.c. said…
what a beautiful place to be so close to :))
23 October 2020 at 23:57
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
What a beautiful scene!!
24 October 2020 at 03:48
fredamans said…
Gorgeous cascades!!
24 October 2020 at 09:41
Tigger's Mum said…
You definitely live in a great part of the country Amy.
24 October 2020 at 19:25
Pisi Prkl said…
I so would have a Picnic to that wonderful place. Never saw a waterfall in Nature, but would want to.
25 October 2020 at 21:55
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Fifteen minutes at a waterfall would satisfy my spirit! Lovely.
26 October 2020 at 12:24
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