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Waterfalls in Queenstown Lakes

The Queenstown Lakes region contains a diverse collection of waterfalls, many situated within Mount Aspiring National Park. This list features glacial-fed cascades like the 175-meter Lennox Falls and the 77-meter Wishbone Falls in the Matukituki Valley. Notable highlights include the tiered Routeburn Falls, located on one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, and the Twin Falls near Wanaka, which hosts a via ferrata climbing route. These falls are primarily accessible via the Rees, Dart, and Matukituki hiking tracks.

Queenstown Lakes Waterfalls — Map
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A

Routeburn Falls

A tiered waterfall on the Routeburn Track, located adjacent to the Routeburn Falls Hut with views over the Routeburn Flats.
B

Brides Veil Waterfall

A waterfall located in the Rees Valley near Glenorchy.
C

Bridal Veil Falls

A cascade located along the Routeburn Track between the Routeburn Flats and Routeburn Falls.
D

Double Barrel Falls

Located in the North Branch of the Routeburn River within Mount Aspiring National Park.
E

Heads Leap

A high waterfall in the Rees Valley, visible from the Rees-Dart Track.
F

Lennox Falls

A prominent 175-meter waterfall in the Rees Valley, fed by the Lennox Glacier.
G

Fords Fall

Located along the Dart River track within Mount Aspiring National Park.
H

Gilkison Falls

A large waterfall in the Rees Valley named after climber and author W.S. Gilkison.
I

Alexander McKay Falls

High-altitude waterfall near the Dart Glacier, named after pioneer geologist Alexander McKay.
J

Alexander McKay Falls

A remote waterfall situated near the head of the Dart Valley.
K

Twin Falls

A pair of waterfalls near Wanaka featuring a via ferrata climbing system and several suspension bridges.
L

Twin Falls

Twin cascades located near Glendhu Bay, utilized for guided climbing excursions.
M

Hester Pinney Falls

Located in the West Matukituki Valley, fed by glacial melt from the Mount Aspiring massif.
N

Turnbull Thomson Falls

A massive cascade at the head of the Matukituki Valley, named after surveyor John Turnbull Thomson.
O

Wishbone Falls

A 77-meter waterfall located at the entrance to Mount Aspiring National Park in the Matukituki Valley.
P

Bridal Veil Falls

Located near Arrowtown and accessible via the Bush Creek and Sawpit Gully tracks.
Q

Stewart Falls

A 90-meter waterfall in the Makarora region, accessible via the Wilkin Valley track.
Routeburn Falls
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Brides Veil Waterfall
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Bridal Veil Falls

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