Wishbone Falls just out of Wanaka is one of the more difficult New Zealand waterfalls to get to, not because of hiking or fitness ability, but because of the road to get there. The falls are at the entrance to Mount Aspiring National Park and require a lengthy 33km drive along a gravel road which isn't maintained by the Council, only by DOC.

It takes just over a hour and a half to travel to Wishbone Falls from Wanaka, and I would highly suggest hiring a 4wd or similar to undertake the drive on the gravel road. There are multiple fords and river crossings, and I feel a 4wd would make the trip a lot more comfortable.

The rough drive is absolutely worth it when the 80 metre Wishbone Falls comes into view! Take the 20 minute walk over private land to stand right under the rush of water and get a real sense of the might of these falls!