Comment "waterfalls" to get your FREE waterfall map with all the insider tips + more! 🌊 This is Coal Creek Falls, a lush forest waterfall just 15 minutes from Greymouth on the West Coast. Here’s your guide to exploring Coal Creek Falls: 🥾 Trail: A well-formed DOC walking track through native bush—around 3.6km return and mostly gentle with a few steeper sections near the end. 🅿️ Access/Parking: Park at the Coal Creek Falls Track carpark at the end of Ballance Street in Runanga. 📏 Difficulty: Easy to moderate—suitable for most walkers with decent fitness. 💧 Swimming: The pool beneath the falls is swimmable! It’s chilly but incredibly refreshing on a hot day. 👧👦 Family-friendly: Yes! A great walk for families, just keep an eye on little ones near the falls and stream. 🦮 Dog-Friendly: No dogs allowed. 🌞 Shade: Plenty of shade along the trail under native forest canopy. The falls area gets filtered sun depending on the time of day. 🚽 Facilities: No toilets. 🗑️ Leave no trace: Take everything back out with you. Let’s keep this wild wonder pristine 🌿 🙏 Follow @getlostwithliam for more hidden gems, trail tips, and outdoor inspiration! #connecttonature #waterfallwednesdays #nzplacestovisit #thingstodoinnz #bucketlisttravel