Viewpoint of Tamarin Falls

Black River Gorges National Park


Fine views of Tamarin Falls. You'll need a guide to get here.


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Nearby Black River Gorges National Park attractions

1. Trou aux Cerfs

3.21 MILES

About 1km west of central Curepipe, the Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcanic crater some 100m deep and 1km in circumference. The bowl is heavily wooded…

2. Botanical Gardens

3.26 MILES

The slightly shabby gardens of Curepipe were created in 1870 to foster foliage that thrived in cooler weather – the grounds in Pamplemousses proved far…

3. Black River Gorges National Park

3.73 MILES

A network of hiking trails crisscrosses the wild and empty Black River Gorges National Park. Unfortunately, they're not always well marked, so check the…

4. Carnegie Library

4.03 MILES

The stone building with the distinctive neoclassical porch houses the municipal Carnegie Library. Its collection includes rare books on Mauritius dating…

5. Hôtel de Ville

4.06 MILES

Overlooking a small park in the centre of Curepipe, the Hôtel de Ville is one of Mauritius' best surviving structures from its colonial era. Notice the…

6. Macchabée Viewpoint

4.2 MILES

The stunning Macchabée Viewpoint is in the heart of the Black River Gorges National Park, where some of the best trails meet.

7. Domaine des Aubineaux

4.57 MILES

The manor house of the Domaine des Aubineaux was built in 1872 in a classic colonial style; in 1889 it was the first residence on the island to be…

8. Mauritius Glass Gallery

5 MILES

The Mauritius Glass Gallery produces unusual souvenirs made from recycled glass. You can see pieces being made using traditional glass-blowing methods in…