Faarumai Waterfalls
Cascades de Faarumai
Three waterfalls in the tropical rainforest of Tahiti's northeast coast, a few minutes' walk from the parking lot, with the tallest plunging straight down a cliff.
The Faarumai Waterfalls (Cascades de Faarumai, also known as Les Trois Cascades, the 'Three Waterfalls') are located in Hitiaa on Tahiti's northeast coast, hidden in a dense tropical rainforest valley. Turn off the Ring Road onto a small path; after parking, a walk of about 5 minutes brings you to the first and tallest, Vaimahuta Falls, where water drops vertically from a basalt cliff several dozen meters high, with lush vegetation and ferns around the pool. Continue on a slightly steeper trail for about 20 minutes to reach the other two falls, Haamarere Iti and Haamarere Rahi. These are the most accessible waterfalls on Tahiti, ideal to stop at during a self-drive tour of the island. Admission is free. Getting there: drive about 40 minutes east from Papeete along the Ring Road. It can be combined in one day with Point Vénus and the Arahoho Blowhole. Note: trails are muddy and slippery after rain, and there is a risk of falling rocks below the waterfall, so do not stand beneath the cliff face. Bring mosquito repellent.
Opening hours
All day (visit during daytime)
Nearby sights
- Arahoho Blowhole
- Papenoo Valley
- Point Venus
- Lafayette Beach
- James Norman Hall's House
- Mont Aorai
- Fautaua Waterfall
- Tomb of King Pomare V