Omanawa Falls: Dozens of people a day are being turned away from trying to visit closed western Bay of Plenty beauty spot
29 Dec, 2020 07:00 PM
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Local Kaitiaki and Omanawa Falls park ranger (cut out) have a safety message for visitors. Photo / Sandra Conchie
A guardian posted at the entrance to the closed Omanawa Falls access says dozens of people are being turned away every day – with some still slipping through and risking injury to themselves and rescuers.
Social media posts promoting the beauty of the falls seem to be part of the problem, with some would-be visitors saying that s what drew them to the falls in spite of official warnings.