Discover the Majestic Twin Falls Waterfall

Getting There

• Walking

  From Wanaka town center, head west on Ardmore Street towards the lake. Continue walking along the lakefront until you reach the end of the lake. At the intersection with Mount Aspiring Road, turn left. Follow Mount Aspiring Road for approximately 15 kilometers (about 1.5 to 2 hours of walking). Keep an eye out for signs pointing to Twin Falls, as the path leads to a well-marked trail. Once you arrive at the Twin Falls car park, you will see the trailhead for the falls. The walk to the waterfall itself is a short and scenic hike, taking about 30 minutes.

• Bicycle

  Rent a bicycle from one of the local shops in Wanaka. Start from the town center and head west on Ardmore Street towards the lake. Continue along the lakefront bike path until you reach the intersection with Mount Aspiring Road. Turn left onto Mount Aspiring Road and cycle for approximately 15 kilometers. This should take around 30-45 minutes depending on your pace. Look for signs indicating the Twin Falls trailhead as you approach the area. Once you reach the Twin Falls car park, secure your bike and follow the short trail to the waterfall, which takes about 30 minutes.

• Public Transport

  Check the local bus schedule for the Wanaka to Treble Cone service. From the Wanaka town center, catch the bus heading towards Treble Cone. Inform the driver that you're going to Twin Falls. The bus will take you along Mount Aspiring Road. After approximately 20-30 minutes, request to get off at the nearest stop for Twin Falls. From there, it's a short walk down the road to the Twin Falls car park, where you can find the trailhead leading to the waterfall. The hike to the falls will take about 30 minutes.