Epic Travel → Asia & the South Pacific → New Zealand → The Catlins → Matai and Horseshoe Falls

Location: Southern tip of the South Island, New Zealand

Time Required: 30 minutes

Red Tape/Notes: None.

What’s Nearby?: Purakaunui Falls, Lost Gypsy Art Gallery, Lake Wilkie

Neither of these waterfalls is as impressive as either Purakaunui or McLean, but you get a 2 for 1 deal, so why not? Also, the walk is maybe 10 minutes each way, so it’s not like there’s a major time commitment required. If they’ve had heavy rains in the area recently, these would definitely be worth a stop. I feel like they’re probably worth it even without heavy rains (there had been little rain when I took these pictures so this is what you’d get in poor conditions), but they’re not really a standout considering the many wonders New Zealand offers. In any case, if you choose to go, simply stroll down the very easy walkway and at the end it splits – to your left is Matai Falls and to your right is Horseshoe Falls.

Epic Travel → Asia & the South Pacific → New Zealand → The Catlins → Matai and Horseshoe Falls