Tawhai Falls is a 13 metre high waterfall located in the UNESCO Dual World Heritage Tongariro National Park.

The track begins 4km below Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre in Whakapapa Village on SH48 and is an easy 10-15 minute walk to the waterfall's lookout.

The walk is along a track and down steps through mountain toatoa and beech forest. The beautiful falls tumble over the edge of an ancient lava flow.

Tawhai Falls is also the filming location of Gollum’s pool where Faramir and his archers are watching Gollum fish. If you use your imagination, you can just about hear Gollum singing his song as he fishes in the pool at the bottom of the falls!