PURAKAUNUI FALLS

New Zealand Landscape Photographer

Quite possibly the most photographed waterfall in New Zealand...and for good reason!

Situated deep in the Catlins Coast, the short walk through mature beech forest, and then beech and podocarp to this little gem of the southern coast is a must-do in this area.

Even though this is one of the most popular waterfalls, because of it's relatively secluded location away from the tourist hubs, the area is still pretty well untouched.

Because of this waterfall being shot so extensively, I wanted to get something a little different from all the other shots I have seen, so I went into the water, sat my camera on the tripod a little above the waterline while I froze my legs off...the things you do for the shot!