'Afareaitu Waterfall

Located on the southeast side of the island, the Afareaitu Waterfalls are not to be missed. Named after the nearby Afareaitu Village, these aren’t the highest waterfalls in The Islands of Tahiti, but they are still just as beautiful. The water rolls delicately down the side of a cliff before settling in a calm pool that’s perfect for an afternoon dip. Duration: 1 to 2 hours total for the round-trip hike. Park near the local soccer field/gymnasium off the main road, before the road turns into an unpaved 4x4 track. Follow the dirt track uphill for about 30 to 45 minutes. Look for local red markers or arrows indicating the path branching off toward the stream and waterfall pools.