Hike in the Tuauru Valley
A photo essay
In collaboration with a tahitian local named Marc
In collaboration with a tahitian local named Marc
In the heart of Tuauru Valley, Mahina, Tahiti, is a cascade.
"My father used to take us to this valley to get fish and shrimps for our water tank."
"The hike is about an hour and a half to the waterfall where you have to cross the river many times."
"In order to know where to find the path, you need to follow the cairns trail markers (stacked pebbles)."
"Then you get to this wonderful swimming area where the waterfall is. These rock formations are called Basalt Columns.
The unique shape is produced because of a certain pressure and cooling of the lava when the island was formed."
The unique shape is produced because of a certain pressure and cooling of the lava when the island was formed."
"In this valley, an association called Fata Fenua is taking good care of the environment. So it's better to call them and let them know that you are entering their land to visit. This association is repopulating the valley with wild pigs and goats. They control when the hunting is forbidden or allowed. At the moment hunting is forbidden so you can see many wild pigs and the occasional goat on the way."
"When you reach the part of the valley that closes in, it's important to have a look at the rocks falling down on the side as goats and pigs can stumble on them up high."
It's not a place that tourists normally go. Even some locals don't know about this place. This is the authentic Tahiti.
Any questions about the hike, feel free to contact us.