Purakaunui Falls

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New Zealand doesn’t have many waterfalls outside of its alpine areas, which makes Purakaunui Falls a particular treat. The three-tiered cascade is not only beautiful and iconic, having been featured on the country’s postage stamp and countless postcards, but easy to reach. A short, well-graded trail passes through a mossy beech and podocarp up to the viewing platform, which is even wheelchair accessible. From there, the trail leads down to the water-level view that’s been seen on everything from calendars to postcards.