The easiest way to get there is by car. The Omanawa Falls are just a 30-minute drive from Tauranga. The hike to reach the bottom of the falls is hard and takes approximately 2 hours round trip.
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Purakaunui Falls
Once you reach the parking lot, the walk to the Purakaunui Waterfalls takes approximately 10 minutes.