Epic Travel → Asia & the South Pacific → New Zealand → The Catlins → McLean Falls

Location: The Catlins, South Island, New Zealand

Time Required: 30 minutes

Red Tape/Notes: There’s not a whole lot of gas here, so fuel up when it’s available. On the plus side, if you do run out, your walk to the nearest town will probably be very scenic.

What’s Nearby?: Lake Wilkie, Cathedral Caves, Curio Bay

This waterfall is more worthwhile than Matai and Horseshoe Falls – although this also means that it’s more likely to have lots of visitors. The walk to access the falls is only about ten minutes, and the walk itself is very pretty, crossing through lush jungle over numerous small bridges. The waterfall has a dramatic long drop to a picturesque pool, after which the water takes a slight bend and then cascades over some smaller ledges. Overall, a really lovely waterfall (even without recent rains) and a nice hike, with minimal effort.

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