#1 · 40 m drop
Kitekite Falls
Piha · Auckland · New Zealand
Location: Kitekite Falls Track, Piha (West Auckland, about 40 minutes drive from the city)
A dreamy three-tier waterfall plunging into a lush valley. When you reach the end of the track, it really feels like stepping into a scene from a movie, and kids often react with pure excitement.
Forest, stream, and wooden bridges are all part of the walk. The scenery is immersive the whole way, and it feels more like a nature playground where you can explore and occasionally splash through shallow water.