Hike· Tahiti· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Faarumai Waterfalls (Tiarei)
17° 32.1′ S · 149° 24.1′ W
Three waterfalls in a lush Tiarei valley, reached by a short walk from the north-east coast road; one of the most visited natural sites on Tahiti.
Practical
Coordinates from Tahiti Heritage. Very popular with walkers. Go after rain for the best flow, but beware of slippery rocks and flash floods. Combine with the Arahoho blowhole about 1 km east (Tahiti Heritage; Wikivoyage lists 'Les Trois Cascades').
Best for
Short jungle walk on a round-island drive
Nearby
- Arahoho Blowhole (Tiarei)0.9 NM away
- Papenoo Valley 4x4 / Hike to Lake Vaihiria1.7 NM away
- Plage Teatea (Papenoo)2.4 NM away
- Super U & Champion Mahina (Point Venus junction)5.5 NM away
- Point Venus Underwater Trail (Pointe Tefauroa)5.8 NM away
- Point Venus Beach (Matavai Bay)5.9 NM away
- Point Venus Lighthouse & Black-Sand Beach5.9 NM away
- Matavai Bay / Point Venus Anchorage6.2 NM away