Dawson Falls
Dawson Falls is a locality in Taranaki, North Island and has an elevation of 981 metres. Dawson Falls is situated nearby to the hamlet East Egmont, as well as near the locality North Mount Egmont.Places of Interest
Highlights include Wilkies Pools and Te Rere o Kapuni.
Wilkies Pools
Photo: Pseudopanax, Public domain.Te Rere o Kapuni
Waterfall
Te Rere o Kapuni, also known as Dawson Falls, is a waterfall in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. Located at the base of Mount Taranaki, the waterfall is said to be the place where the Māori prophet Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana received and revived his healing powers, and is considered sacred by Māori in the Ratana Church.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dawson Falls and East Egmont.
Dawson Falls
- Type: Locality
- Location: Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-39.31825° or 39° 19′ 6″ south
Longitude
174.1002° or 174° 6′ 1″ east
Elevation
981 metres (3,219 feet)
Open location code
4VGPM4J2+P3
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