A father and son fell some 100m down a cliff near Tauranga today, both suffering serious injuries.
The Tauranga-based Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter said the duo were walking to Omanawa Falls - a popular swimming spot - when the incident occurred about 4pm.
It was thought the boy fell first and his father fell while going to his aid.
The father sustained serious back and shoulder injuries in the fall and his son serious head injuries.
Both were winched onto the helicopter and flown to Tauranga Hospital.
