Along the Highway, off to the north, is the Maraekowhai reserve, a small stretch of bush running alongside the Ohura river. These falls, with the pitting and wonderful erosion characteristic of this soft mudstone, are hidden in the woods.
We had gone looking for the Maori Niu poles, which turn out only be accessible by water from the Whanganui river. We glimpsed one through the trees but didn't get a photo. The first of these poles, Rongo Nui, was erected when the land wars started, as this area was a stronghold for Hau Hau warriors, and the pole sought to summon war spririts. After the wars ended, the other pole, called Rere Kore was erected to placate them and call peaceful spirits to the area.