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Bridal Veil Falls Waikato. Photo: Ray Salisbury

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Ray is an author and photographer living in Nelson, and a longtime contributor to Wilderness.

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December 2024

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Ray is an author and photographer living in Nelson, and a longtime contributor to Wilderness.

By Ray Salisbury

When rain falls and rivers rise, waterfalls are a spectacle to behold. Here are some of the best accessible waterfalls from around the motu.

Otuihau Whangārei Falls, Northland Just 20 minutes from the city centre, Otuihau Whangārei Falls is a place where you could spend a couple of hours. The Hatea River pours over a 26m wall into a pristine pool. This classic curtain waterfall is more dramatic after heavy rain and is a popular swimming and picnicking spot. The […]

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Ray Salisbury

Ray Salisbury is an author and photographer living in Nelson with his wife and cat. He studied design and photography and has been contributing to Wilderness since 1997. His books include Tableland: The history behind Mt Arthur and EPIC: Adventures across Aotearoa. Ray began tramping with a camera more than 50 years ago and has visited over 500 backcountry huts.

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