Notable waterfall · Chatham Islands Territory, Southland
Cascade Gorge
Cascade Gorge is a waterfall in Chatham Islands Territory, Southland.
Cascade 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 Cascade 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 Cascade Gorge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -44.10000, -176.53333. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cascade Gorge
- Tuku Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~9 km · Must-see
- Cape Fournier · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~21 km · Must-see
- Hanson Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~34 km · Must-see
- Petre Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~35 km · Must-see
- Te Whanga Lagoon · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~37 km · Must-see
- Pitt Island (Rangiauria) · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~41 km · Must-see
- Hāpūpū / J M Barker Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~45 km · Must-see
- Nikau Bush Conservation Area · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~47 km · Must-see
- Matarakau · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~54 km · Must-see
- Okawa Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~54 km · Must-see
- Cape Pattisson · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~56 km · Must-see
- Kaingaroa Harbour · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~58 km · Must-see
- Houruakopara Island · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~1 km
- Ko Oreao Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~4 km
- Lake Tuku a taupō · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~5 km
- Lake Rakeinui · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~5 km
- Lake Pukawa · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~5 km
- Lake Matangirau · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~5 km
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Frequently asked
Is Cascade Gorge flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Cascade Gorge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cascade 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 Cascade Gorge?
Nearby: Tuku Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 9 km), Cape Fournier (beach, 21 km), Hanson Bay (beach, 34 km), Petre Bay (beach, 35 km), Te Whanga Lagoon (lake, 37 km), Pitt Island (Rangiauria) (river spot, 41 km).
Is Cascade Gorge worth visiting?
Cascade Gorge is listed as a notable waterfall in Southland on Spotwander.