Depot Creek Falls
Depot Creek Falls
Depot Creek Falls is a cascade waterfall located in the Haast River valley of New Zealand's West Coast, fed by melting glaciers. It drops into the Haast River and sits alongside the scenic Haast Highway (State Highway 6), roughly 1 to 1.
5 hours' drive from Wanaka. The falls are considered a hidden gem and are easily accessible via a short walking track, with a return trip taking around 10 minutes from the roadside parking area on Haast Pass-Makarora Road.
The waterfall reaches a height of approximately 10 metres and is suitable for visitors of all fitness levels.
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