Notable waterfall · Christchurch City, Canterbury
Ghost Falls
Ghost Falls is a waterfall in Christchurch City, Canterbury.
Ghost Falls: 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 Ghost Falls
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 Ghost Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.81370, 173.02524. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Ghost Falls
- Hinewai Reserve · sanctuary · Christchurch City · ~2 km · Must-see
- St Peter's Anglican Church - Akaroa · church · Christchurch City · ~6 km · Must-see
- Takapūneke · fort · Christchurch City · ~8 km · Must-see
- Akaroa Harbour · beach · Christchurch City · ~9 km · Must-see
- Pōhatu Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Canterbury · ~9 km · Must-see
- Akaroa Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Christchurch City · ~12 km · Must-see
- Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum · museum · Christchurch City · ~14 km · Must-see
- Te Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū / Banks Peninsula · beach · Christchurch City · ~17 km · Must-see
- Mount Herbert · viewpoint · Christchurch City · ~33 km · Must-see
- Orton Bradley Park · park · Christchurch City · ~38 km · Must-see
- Awaroa / Godley Head · beach · Christchurch City · ~38 km · Must-see
- Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō · beach · Christchurch City · ~39 km · Must-see
- Lyttelton Timeball Station · attraction · Christchurch City · ~42 km · Must-see
- Whitewash Head · beach · Christchurch City · ~42 km · Must-see
- St. Saviour's on Holy Trinity · church · Christchurch City · ~42 km · Must-see
- John Webb Memorial · fort · Christchurch City · ~43 km · Must-see
- Port hills · viewpoint · Christchurch City · ~43 km · Must-see
- Tauhinukorokio / Mount Pleasant · viewpoint · Christchurch City · ~43 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Ghost Falls
- Fushia Falls · waterfall · Christchurch City · ~0 km
- Hinewai Falls · waterfall · Christchurch City · ~0 km
- Boundary Falls · waterfall · Christchurch City · ~1 km
- Wairuru Falls · waterfall · Christchurch City · ~2 km
- Glimpse of Whakarere Falls · waterfall · Christchurch City · ~2 km
- Waterfalls Track · waterfall · Christchurch City · ~3 km
- Raukawa Falls · waterfall · Christchurch City · ~3 km
- Lisa Falls · waterfall · Christchurch City · ~3 km
- Fantail Falls · waterfall · Christchurch City · ~3 km
- Newtons Waterfall · waterfall · Christchurch City · ~6 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
Is Ghost Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Ghost Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Ghost Falls?
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 Ghost Falls?
Nearby: Hinewai Reserve (sanctuary, 2 km), St Peter's Anglican Church - Akaroa (church, 6 km), Takapūneke (fort, 8 km), Akaroa Harbour (beach, 9 km), Pōhatu Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 9 km), Akaroa Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 12 km).
Is Ghost Falls worth visiting?
Ghost Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Canterbury on Spotwander.