Nihotupu Falls

Nihotupu Falls are two waterfalls located in the central Waitakare Ranges on a short track just off Piha Road.

The picture here is of the lower falls, I couldn't quite get close enough to the upper falls to get a decent shot, although I've seen plenty of other pictures of the upper falls so it must be possible to do a bit of bushwhacking to get a better angle.

Further up the track is the Upper Nihotupu Reservoir and Dam, which by itself is worth the walk to see.

I tried a different processing technique on this image to emphasise the lushness of the bush and rocks while still making sure the waterfall is the star of the show.

Geoffrey Billing16 December 2014Comment