Keep to the track
Do not climb over the barrier above the falls – it is for your safety. Lives have been lost.
It's not safe to swim here
People have drowned when swimming here. Do not enter the water above or below the falls. There is no safe swimming at Maruia Falls.
Wasps and sandflies
Wasps can be a nuisance, particularly from December until April. Carry antihistamine if you are allergic to their stings.
Sandflies: The presence of biting sandflies can detract from your experience in Murchison, especially during the summer months. The problem can be easily remedied by coating exposed skin with a good quality insect repellent.
