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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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Crayeater
Hamilton, New Zealand88 contributions
You'd be crazy not to stop and have a quick look
Jun 2023
These falls are so easy to see you would be mad to just drive past them. It is literally a 5 minute stop to see the very tall falls from a distance. Good photo stop and easy to find while driving across the island.
Written 3 July 2023
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Brisollies
Brisbane, Australia121 contributions
Don’t worry if you miss this one.
Jun 2023 • Couples
We stopped here and the waterfall is definitely beautiful, but we were told you couldn’t get too close.
The area where we stopped to look at it had a lot of rubbish there.
Written 1 June 2023
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Duncan
Brisbane, Australia1,105 contributions
Overgrown
Nov 2022
Very grown over and can barely see the falls which are a long way away. Worth stopping if you are not in a hurry only.
Written 11 November 2022
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Bryleigh W
18 contributions
Wish i saw more!
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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MELNSWNORTH
Tin Can Bay, Australia80 contributions
Awesome view
Feb 2020 • Family
Located about 30 mins drive from central Apia on the cross island rd. Well worth a stop on the way across the island.

Written 25 February 2020
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gregandiz
10 contributions
Lovely Falls
Jan 2020
A lovely setting. Well worth the drive up here. The clouds rolled in and we took some stunning photos.
Written 6 February 2020
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Melissa T
584 contributions
Easy view of falls
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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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland26,240 contributions
a nice stop on the Cross Island rond
Nov 2019
Travelling from Apia towards the island's south coast a classical stop is at the viewpoint for the about 100m high waterlall of Papapapaitai, surrounded by thick vegetation. Its name is almost more exciting than the falls itself.
Written 21 December 2019
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etbtravelphotography
Denver, CO643 contributions
5 minute stop
Oct 2019
Easy stop for waterfall lovers on the cross island road. Distant view of the falls and no trash in the dirt pullout, just a friendly dog.
Written 17 December 2019
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donnai123
21 contributions
Beautiful
Nov 2019
Beautiful waterfall. Easy to access viewing just off the road. No entry fee for these falls.Worthwhile stopping for a look.
Written 25 November 2019
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