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Huka Falls
Waterfall in Taupō
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Huka Falls is the largest waterfall on the Waikato River, which is one of the longest rivers in New Zealand.
The Waikato River which is usually 100m wide, condenses to a 20m wide gorge where every second up to 220,000 litres of water flows through the gorge over a 20m drop.
The name Huka is the Maori word for 'foam', which is appropriate as the falling water and rapids certainly resemble foam, especially under flooding conditions.
The Waikato River which is usually 100m wide, condenses to a 20m wide gorge where every second up to 220,000 litres of water flows through the gorge over a 20m drop.
The name Huka is the Maori word for 'foam', which is appropriate as the falling water and rapids certainly resemble foam, especially under flooding conditions.