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Notable waterfall · Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Vaiahu

Vaiahu is a waterfall in Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.

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Vaiahu: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Vaiahu

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Vaiahu — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -8.87015, -140.10638. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Vaiahu flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Vaiahu yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Vaiahu?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Vaiahu?

    Nearby: Nuku Hiva (river spot, 3 km), Fort Collette (fort, 6 km), Oave (viewpoint, 73 km), Ua Pou (river spot, 74 km), Kueenui Falls (waterfall, 2 km), Baie de Taiohae (viewpoint, 2 km).

    Is Vaiahu worth visiting?

    Vaiahu is listed as a notable waterfall in French Polynesia on Spotwander.