Papapapaitai Falls
Papapapaitai Falls
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You don't need to pronounce the name to appreciate these spectacular falls that plunge 500 feet into a volcanic crater, surrounded by a lush rain forest.
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Bryleigh W
19 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Visited 11th of August. Was travelling to the south side of the island when i saw the sign, pulled into the car park and went to the “look out”, then nothing.. the overgrown trees and bushes blocked the view. I think some people may have climbed through the bushes to find a spot but i didn’t have the correct footwear to attempt it so i drove away. But, on the way back the next day i did catch a glimpse of the waterfalls beauty as i drove up the hill just a few meters past the sign. So maybe if you’re willing to fight through the bush, the trees get cut, or you can find a place to safely pull over on the side of the road then i would recommend
Written 13 August 2022
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cleo47
Auckland, New Zealand30 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
This waterfall is on the cross island road from Apia to the south side. Easy to see, very long drop into a huge forested canyon. would recommend
Written 27 June 2014
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Melissa T
561 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Easy to view falls from side of road. Pull in of road to view. Lots of water at the moment due to the season. Free
Written 23 January 2020
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jamesbR7741CK
Hamilton, New Zealand36 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
How sad. A beautiful place to visit with our family and the car park was loaded with takeout packets , plastic bags and roaming dogs.
Written 8 October 2018
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Michael D
La Manga del Mar Menor, Spain337 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
These falls are not the biggest you will ever see, but they are very beautiful. We sat and just watched them for about 15 mins. They are almost hypnotic and very relaxing.
Written 13 February 2018
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Linda M
Kincumber, Australia39 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
To view these waterfalls you need to pull off to the side of the road. The best spot to get a clear photo of the fall is around to the left but you need to be careful as there is no handrail.
Written 1 October 2017
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Caboolture Brisbane53 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
These falls were easy to see as part of a quick stop visiting Samoa on the East Coast Tour. If you are driving yourself you would need directions as most streets aren't named and there are a lot of pretty waterfalls you would miss if you didn't know how to find them.
Written 25 May 2017
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haysinarabia
Hong Kong, China312 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
we went in the rain and after 2 days of storms. the waterfalls were raging.
Homesty box there on entry, so make sure you do pay, it is only 10 WST and although you cant get down to the river I dont think the views are still good and the overall expereince is excellent
Homesty box there on entry, so make sure you do pay, it is only 10 WST and although you cant get down to the river I dont think the views are still good and the overall expereince is excellent
Written 4 January 2017
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JosephineC899
Sydney, Australia20 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Interesting to look at but it's a pity the viewing area was dirty and not well maintained. It was also difficult to take a decent photo because of the overgrown vegetation.
Written 3 January 2017
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bocapova
Luton, UK160 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Out of this world !! You will feel blessed to be there
Walk through the small hidden path to the waterfalls and wait for the clouds to lift up
Walk through the small hidden path to the waterfalls and wait for the clouds to lift up
Written 27 July 2016
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Hi guys just wondering is it a nice walk to see the Falls? Or do you just kind of park there walk for 5 minutes and then look at it?
Written 7 January 2017
Interestingly, there are two waterfalls on the cross Island roads. This one is drive up and view or you can walk to the top of the falls if you have someone who can show you. If you are a total adventurer nutto you can attempt the climb down, As its almost vertical you wont take long but you have to be sure you can get back out. (Yes I have done it, only once!) Other option is to walk down the stream to the sea.
The other, almost identical waterfall is on the other cross island road towards Lalomanu. Again a short walk.
Written 19 January 2017
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