Bridal Veil Falls (Waikato)
| Wairēinga / Bridal Veil Falls | |
|---|---|
| Māori: Wairēinga | |
Bridal Veil Falls, as seen from the second lookout. | |
| Location | Waikato, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 37°54′31″S 174°53′48″E / 37.908518°S 174.896636°E |
| Type | Plunge |
| Total height | 55 metres (180 ft) |
| Watercourse | Pakoka River |
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) Wairēinga Scenic Reserve (created in 1884) with tawa-dominated forest.