Upper curtain
A rock lip.
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McLean Falls is a waterfall on the Tautuku River in Catlins Forest Park, New Zealand, about 27 km southwest of Owaka in a straight line. It is often described as the most spectacular waterfall in the region. The water descends a series of steep drops and terraces, with the top section to the first pool measuring 22 metres, then falling many more metres over further terraces. The walk starts 3 km off the Southern Scenic Route on Rewcastle Road and crosses a footbridge over Duckaday Creek, named by an early settler, Doug McLean, who used to bathe in it. White water pours in a wide curtain from a high rock lip, then tumbles over moss-covered rock steps into small pools. Dense rainforest of rimu, kāmahi, huge tree fuchsia and ferns surrounds the falls. The track follows an easy grade along the river valley through forest, footbridges and boardwalks, maintained by the Department of Conservation. The rocks near the falls are slippery after rain, so wear suitable shoes.
A rock lip.
Moss and pools.
Rimu and ferns.
Rewcastle Road, Catlins Forest Park, Southland, New Zealand
On Rewcastle Road, 3 km off the scenic route.
Yes, on an easy grade.