Dominica’s Waterfalls
Due to Dominica’s terrain and high rainfall, there are many waterfalls. Some are temporary and only occur during the wet season or in heavy rainfall, others are dramatic powerful marvels of nature, while there are the gentle ones. Whether swimming, hiking or sight seeing the range of waterfalls on this island will not disappoint.
Intermediate Waterfall Hikes
Varying times with terrain that undulates allowing you to work up a good sweat.
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A long distance, over challenging terrain and very strenuous.
Quick Facts
10 Most viewed Attractions on this site!
- Emerald Pool
- Trafalgar Falls
- Ti Tou GorgeÂ
- Boiling Lake
- Waitukubuli National Trail
- Morne Trois Pitons National Park
- Middleham FallsÂ
- Woodford Hill Beach
- Glassy Trail
- Londonderry Beach
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Tips for walking to Waterfalls
Watch out for:
- High rainfall can cause flash-flooding of even small streams.
- The dense rainforest can get dark quickly in the late afternoon
- Hikes often cross rivers – watch out for slippy rocks!
What to take:
- Waterproof rain gear (a poncho will also protect camera gear)
- Phone / Camera (with extra batteries and somewhere dry to carry them)
- Headlamp (in case it gets dark)
- Insect repellent (but don’t worry, we’ve no poisonous creatures!)
- Sunglasses
- Bathing suit – the opportunity to swim may appear
- Always have an extra pair of clothes and socks (either with you or in your vehicle)
Wear comfortable clothing
It will be humid, but depending on the hike and season it can also get chilly
- Shorts or light pants
- Sneakers with good treads or (waterproof) hiking boots
- A hat
Eco-Tourism Site Passes
Many tourism sites around the island require a Site User Fee (Fees below effective May 2013).
Eco-Tourism Site Passes
- Site Pass US $5
- Weekly Pass:Â US $12
Waitukubuli National Trail Passes
- 1-Day Pass US $12
- 15-Day Pass US $40
- Special Pass for Organised Tour Packages (1 Day) US $10
Passes are available from Cruise Agents, Tour Operators, Car Hire Agencies and at various other locations around the island. Passes can also be bought from officials at the sites themselves or from Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division on Valley Road or in the Botanical Gardens, Roseau (266-3817).
Waterfalls by the Discover Dominica AuthorityÂ
All Waterfalls
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View from the trail to Victoria Falls, in Delices on the east coast of Dominica
30 mins
45 Mins
3 - 4 hours
Sari Sari Falls
3 hours
5 mins
Swimming up the gorge
3 - 4 hours
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