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Bridal Veil Falls (Waikato)
Waterfall in Waikato, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other places with the same name, see Bridal Veil Falls (disambiguation).
Bridal Veil Falls (officially Wairēinga / Bridal Veil Falls; Māori: Wairēinga) is a plunge waterfall located along the Pakoka River in the Waikato area of New Zealand. The waterfall is 55 m (180 ft) high, and has over time caused the formation of a large pool at the base of the waterfall. The falls are in the 217 ha (540 acres)[1] Wairēinga Scenic Reserve (created in 1884)[2] with tawa-dominated forest.[1]
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Wairēinga / Bridal Veil Falls | |
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Māori: Wairēinga | |
![]() Bridal Veil Falls, as seen from the second lookout. | |
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Location | Waikato, New Zealand |
Coordinates | 37.908518°S 174.896636°E / -37.908518; 174.896636 |
Type | Plunge |
Total height | 55 metres (180 ft) |
Watercourse | Pakoka River |
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