Kaiate Falls is a beautiful set of waterfalls located in the rural area of the Bay of Plenty between Welcome Bay and Papamoa. The area consists of a 3 tiered waterfall which then flows into a single tier further along the track and a stunning water hole.

During the summer time the Kaiate Falls waterhole area is frequented by locals cooling down in the fairly brisk water!

The walking track starts at the carpark at the end of Kaiate Falls Road off Waitao Road in Welcome Bay. Track is well formed but steep and slippery in parts and takes around 30 minutes to complete the loop track.

In my opinion to best place to shoot is the waterfall with the swimming hole at the bottom of the track. It is a stunning setting with various compositions available.

The 3 tiered falls on the way back up the track is a great place to stop for a photo also, however you'll need a wide angle lens to fit them in the frame.

I used a 6 stop filter and 0.9GND filter on my lens to smooth out the water in these shots.