Notable waterfall · Queenstown-Lakes, Otago
Lake Unknown Falls
Lake Unknown Falls is a waterfall in Queenstown-Lakes, Otago.
Lake Unknown 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 Lake Unknown 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 Lake Unknown Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -44.63002, 168.27363. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lake Unknown Falls
- Mount Chaos · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~3 km · Must-see
- Somnus · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~7 km · Must-see
- Humboldt Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mount Earnslaw · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~13 km · Must-see
- Rees-Dart Track · trek · Queenstown-Lakes · ~16 km · Must-see
- Harris Saddle / Tarahaka Whakatipu · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~17 km · Must-see
- Mount Head · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~19 km · Must-see
- Mount Alfred · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~20 km · Must-see
- GW - 06 Routeburn Track · trek · Queenstown-Lakes · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tūhawaiki Mountain · viewpoint · Southland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Te Wera Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Madeline · viewpoint · Southland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Karetai Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Gifford · viewpoint · Southland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Gunn · viewpoint · Southland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Darran Mountains · viewpoint · Southland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area · sanctuary · Queenstown-Lakes · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mount Tūtoko · viewpoint · Southland · ~26 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Lake Unknown Falls
- Sutherland Falls · waterfall · Southland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Haast Pass / Tioripatea · waterfall · Queenstown-Lakes · ~130 km · Must-see
- Fantail Falls · waterfall · Queenstown-Lakes · ~135 km · Must-see
- Thunder Creek Falls · waterfall · Queenstown-Lakes · ~136 km · Must-see
- Roaring Billy Falls · waterfall · Westland · ~140 km · Must-see
- Bridal Veil Falls · waterfall · Queenstown-Lakes · ~10 km
- Double Barrel Falls · waterfall · Queenstown-Lakes · ~13 km
- Gilkison Falls · waterfall · Queenstown-Lakes · ~13 km
- Hidden Falls · waterfall · Queenstown-Lakes · ~15 km
- Hidden Falls · waterfall · Southland · ~15 km
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Frequently asked
Is Lake Unknown Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Lake Unknown Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lake Unknown 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 Lake Unknown Falls?
Nearby: Mount Chaos (viewpoint, 3 km), Somnus (viewpoint, 7 km), Humboldt Mountains (viewpoint, 8 km), Mount Earnslaw (viewpoint, 13 km), Rees-Dart Track (trek, 16 km), Harris Saddle / Tarahaka Whakatipu (viewpoint, 17 km).
Is Lake Unknown Falls worth visiting?
Lake Unknown Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Otago on Spotwander.