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Notable waterfall · Hela, Papua New Guinea

Falls Gorge

Falls Gorge is a waterfall in Hela, Papua New Guinea.

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Falls Gorge: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Falls Gorge

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Falls Gorge — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -5.72627, 142.14927. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Falls Gorge flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Falls Gorge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Falls Gorge?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Falls Gorge?

    Nearby: Lake Kopiago (lake, 65 km), Strickland Gorge (viewpoint, 23 km), Mount Karoma (viewpoint, 48 km), Nauwn Valley (viewpoint, 50 km), Duna Peaks (viewpoint, 55 km), Murray Valley (viewpoint, 56 km).

    Is Falls Gorge worth visiting?

    Falls Gorge is listed as a notable waterfall in Papua New Guinea on Spotwander.