Huka Falls

As it was probably our last opportunity for a while, Bryce and I decided to have the weekend away and on Thursday night drove to Taupo. On Friday we visited the Huka Falls. The following is information I got from the net, which may interest those who aren't familiar with these falls... They are certainly very dramatic and amazing to see. This photo is just a very small part of the falls looking from the bridge down.

At the Huka Falls, the Waikato River which is normally 100m wide, is forced through a 20 metre wide gorge and over a dramatic 20m drop.

Every second up to 220,000 litres of water gushes through the gorge and shoots out over 8 metres beyond to create a beautful blue/green pool.

The name Huka is the Maori word for 'foam', which is appropriate as the falling water and rapids certainly resembles foam, especially under flooding conditions.

[Dianne]

Beautiful light on the falls and a great image.

[Christina]

Striking shot - love the wave action!

[Yao RL]

Huka falls are so tricky to photograph. Nice that you can get away, I guess there are not a lot of people around.

[Peter H]

Nice shot and good to get the detail as well.

[Sue]

Love the framing of the shot and the light

[Delwyn Barnett]

@yaorenliu there were very few people. So different with no tourists - and no Aucklanders 😔

[Pat Knowles]

I love seeing the Huka Falls but always see it towards the end of the summer so probably at its tamest but still beautiful…the colour is gorgeous always. I met you in Taupo! 🥰

[Delwyn Barnett]

@happypat That's right Pat - I loved our catchup 😊

[Pat Knowles]

@dkbarnett Me too Delwyn, haven’t been back since we left in nick of time on March 23rd last year of course but perhaps 2022.

[Delwyn Barnett]

@happypat NZ has to open up to the rest of the world sometime. Hopefully most people are willing for the vaccines so we can do so!!

[haskar]

Beautiful capture. I like the different shades of water and the contrast between the calmness and the turbulence of the water.

[Carolinesdreams]

This is fabulous. You have visited some wonderful places recently. Your photography is gorgeous, so clear and thoughtful.