Oct 23, 2025 Kaiate Falls
We moved a little further east to the Bay of Plenty area, to a farm stay in the hills outside of Tauranga. We went for a hike to the nearby Kaiate Falls.
From the top of the trail there is a great view down towards Tauranga with the backdrop of Mount Maunganui, officially known by its Māori name Mauao.
Kaiate stream.
The 3 tiers of the upper falls.
The lower falls, with a great swimming hole! Unfortunately the water has bacterial pollution and swimming is not allowed.