Waterfall Chasing in South Island Rivers
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New Zealand's South Island is a **premier waterfall destination**, with [at least 1,500 waterfalls marked on maps across Te Waipounamu][3]. The region combines dramatic accessibility with stunning biodiversity: short, well-maintained boardwalks lead to famous cascades, while remote multi-day treks access world-class falls like Sutherland[1]. The landscape ranges from coastal Catlins forests to Fiordland's hundreds of waterfalls cascading directly into fjords[2].