Fautaua Waterfall

3.9 (28 reviews)

TuristattraktionInteressant stedEtablering

Bedste tid at besøge

Early morning, before the heat peaks and trail traffic picks up. After heavy rain the flow swells dramatically, so a day or two following a storm gives the fullest show.

Budgettips

Entry is free, but a local guide costs around 2,000-3,000 XPF per person and is strongly recommended for the trickier upper sections. Bring your own water and snacks since nothing is sold along the trail, and a small tip for a registered guide is customary.

Anbefalet til

Adventure hikers, Nature lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Solo travelers

Planlæg dit besøg

3-4 hours

Om

Hurtige fakta: Vandfaldet falder cirka 300 meter i tre niveauer, hvilket gør det til et af de højeste vandfald på øen. Du krydser ni broer og følger Fautaua-floden gennem frodige dalvægge for at nå poolen ved bunden.

Højdepunkter: Det sidste fald dundrer ned i et naturligt amfiteater af sort vulkansk klippe, hvor luften bliver mættet med kølig tåge, der skaber regnbuer, når middagssolen filtreres gennem løvtaget. De lokale siger, at poolen er dyb nok til at svømme i, selv efter tørre uger, takket være de underjordiske kilder, der fodrer den året rundt.

Insidertips

Wear sturdy hiking sandals or trail shoes with grip, since several rocky crossings get slick with moss
Stop at the second bridge for the widest view of all three tiers in a single frame
Skip the last scramble if the river is running high, the pool area floods quickly after storms
Start before 8 a.m. to beat the tour groups that arrive mid-morning