Sopoaga Falls
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- Theresa TBrisbane, Australia39 contributionsLovely place to visitLovely place and waterfall is awesome! Loved the different plants and flowers in their garden. Very beautiful spot. I recommend checking out, we went here and then drove to another waterfall not far so make a trip out of it.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 4, 2024
- Iain MBrisbane, Australia439 contributionsAn impressive waterfallThe entrance is off the Main South Coast Road, not far from Le Mafa Pass Road, and leads into a car park. From here it's just a short level walk through a very well kept garden, to the viewing platform for the 54 metre plunging waterfall. You can't get to the bottom off the falls. There's a small cash entry fee.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 2, 2024
- flucebHallett Cove, Australia181 contributionsBeautiful Waterfall, Nice Gardens, Local Was So LovelyBeautiful waterfall surrounded by lush rainforest! The falls are a distance away, you can’t walk up to them, but the viewing area gives you uninterrupted views and it is a stunning view, definitely worth the visit! The gardens around and beautiful and so well tended to! I got given a tour and shown all local plants I had never seen and explained what they were and how the locals use them! I also got a demonstration of how they make fresh coconut cream … it was absolutely delicious and so insightful! I ended up spending quite awhile here talking to the local gentleman whose land it is on and he was so kind and happy to show me around! Highly recommend! Some of the nicest locals and truly magical falls!Visited August 2024Traveled soloWritten August 29, 2024
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fluceb
Hallett Cove, Australia181 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Beautiful waterfall surrounded by lush rainforest!
The falls are a distance away, you can’t walk up to them, but the viewing area gives you uninterrupted views and it is a stunning view, definitely worth the visit!
The gardens around and beautiful and so well tended to! I got given a tour and shown all local plants I had never seen and explained what they were and how the locals use them!
I also got a demonstration of how they make fresh coconut cream … it was absolutely delicious and so insightful!
I ended up spending quite awhile here talking to the local gentleman whose land it is on and he was so kind and happy to show me around!
Highly recommend! Some of the nicest locals and truly magical falls!
The falls are a distance away, you can’t walk up to them, but the viewing area gives you uninterrupted views and it is a stunning view, definitely worth the visit!
The gardens around and beautiful and so well tended to! I got given a tour and shown all local plants I had never seen and explained what they were and how the locals use them!
I also got a demonstration of how they make fresh coconut cream … it was absolutely delicious and so insightful!
I ended up spending quite awhile here talking to the local gentleman whose land it is on and he was so kind and happy to show me around!
Highly recommend! Some of the nicest locals and truly magical falls!
Written August 29, 2024
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Iain M
Brisbane, Australia439 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
The entrance is off the Main South Coast Road, not far from Le Mafa Pass Road, and leads into a car park. From here it's just a short level walk through a very well kept garden, to the viewing platform for the 54 metre plunging waterfall. You can't get to the bottom off the falls. There's a small cash entry fee.
Written August 3, 2024
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gkz
Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Upon entering this property to view the falls, the pleasant Samoan woman charged $10 tala/person, invited us to view the falls, and said she would come over soon and make some coconut cream. Sounds strange, falls and cream, but sure....
Along with other visitors, We viewed the falls, took pictures, and were ready to leave. But we waited patiently not wanting to disappoint the lady. She then gathered the tourists, husked a coconut and made some coconut milk. We said 'thank you' and made to leave when she told everyone to pay 10 tala. We all say we already paid, but she says we need to pay again "because I am sure you will now make some coconut cream". Actually, I won't. I did pay more money after protesting; others got more money from their cars, and the poor New Zealanders who had no more tala were informed New Zealand money was ok.
This practice is clearly contrived, highly deceptive, and left all the visitors feeling unpleasant. The falls were nice and so are coconuts, but this practice really soured the visit for all. It takes advantage of the good will of visitors and their reluctance to engage in argument. I suspect it happens day in and day out and makes a lot of money.
as for the falls, the long distance view of a fall is arguably not worth $20 tala.
As two better alternatives, the fuipisia falls are nearby and upstream. It cost 10 tala and you can get great photos and walk all the way to the top of the falls (unlike Sopo'aga where you view from far away). Also, further west are the togitogiga falls in the National Park. These are by donation, and you can swim here- shallow parts for kids and deep parts for jumping in off ledges. Here, your money goes to upgrading facilities in the national park, not a private purse.
Along with other visitors, We viewed the falls, took pictures, and were ready to leave. But we waited patiently not wanting to disappoint the lady. She then gathered the tourists, husked a coconut and made some coconut milk. We said 'thank you' and made to leave when she told everyone to pay 10 tala. We all say we already paid, but she says we need to pay again "because I am sure you will now make some coconut cream". Actually, I won't. I did pay more money after protesting; others got more money from their cars, and the poor New Zealanders who had no more tala were informed New Zealand money was ok.
This practice is clearly contrived, highly deceptive, and left all the visitors feeling unpleasant. The falls were nice and so are coconuts, but this practice really soured the visit for all. It takes advantage of the good will of visitors and their reluctance to engage in argument. I suspect it happens day in and day out and makes a lot of money.
as for the falls, the long distance view of a fall is arguably not worth $20 tala.
As two better alternatives, the fuipisia falls are nearby and upstream. It cost 10 tala and you can get great photos and walk all the way to the top of the falls (unlike Sopo'aga where you view from far away). Also, further west are the togitogiga falls in the National Park. These are by donation, and you can swim here- shallow parts for kids and deep parts for jumping in off ledges. Here, your money goes to upgrading facilities in the national park, not a private purse.
Written August 26, 2017
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Carla S
16 contributions
Oct 2019
Really nice place, but disappointed that there was a admission fee which I wasn’t prepared for. When you have a family in tow, that can get expensive
Written March 12, 2020
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Absydabsy
Gladstone, Australia75 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Spectacular view, but you pay for it. Entry is expensive (compared to other places) at $10 per person, and all you get for that is a view of the waterfall. There aren’t any fences or barricades either at the viewing spot, which drops straight down a cliff face. Can be a bit nerve wracking with young kids! It is nice to see, but certainly not a must see if you plan on seeing a few more waterfalls or are on a budget.
Written September 25, 2019
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Merce G
Buenos Aires, Argentina37 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
A quick and easy stop next to the road with fantastic views of the waterfall. There are lovely gardens with all the plants and flowers named in English, Samoan and their botanical names.
The waterfall is few meters away from the entrance. It is just a short stop and visit, but quite amazing to see all the green jungle around and the waterfall coming out from the middle.
The waterfall is few meters away from the entrance. It is just a short stop and visit, but quite amazing to see all the green jungle around and the waterfall coming out from the middle.
Written May 25, 2019
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Mina P
Inverkip, UK7,908 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
The setting on the hill is actually the viewpoint towards the Sopoaga Waterfalls. At its edge a small cabin offers some seats for comfortable viewing of the Falls, during the food tasting. A suckling piglet was perfectly cooked in Umu - the local ground outdoor oven. First they heat the lava rocks, then they put the food, cover it with the rocks and on the top they put huge fresh banana leaves to keep the moisture in. The result is yummy, yummy!!! Each one of us had a fresh taro leaf (not a plate) with porc, breadfruit antara and coconut. Delicious.
There was a coconut husking demonstration too.
The place is very beautiful, surrounded by dense vegetation and colourful flowers. The view towards the Sopoaga Waterfalls, unforgettable.
There was a coconut husking demonstration too.
The place is very beautiful, surrounded by dense vegetation and colourful flowers. The view towards the Sopoaga Waterfalls, unforgettable.
Written June 16, 2018
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jcarter2015
Auckland, New Zealand182 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
These falls are gorgeous - the coconut demonstration after wards was the icing on the cake. This cost 5 talas to enter but most places will cost.
Tip for visiting these places, there are taxis that you can hire for the day for $200 talas. Much preferable to hiring a car or taking a tour.
Tip for visiting these places, there are taxis that you can hire for the day for $200 talas. Much preferable to hiring a car or taking a tour.
Written October 22, 2017
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fantailonenz
Auckland, New Zealand53 contributions
Jul 2023
This place is small but the Mama who came out in the pouring rain to show us how to shuck a coconut and split it then make different coconut rice and coconut cream was soo lovely and the coconut ohh so sweet thankyou so much from our family of 14 we really enjoyed your talent and sharing your knowledge with us and of course we nearly had to leave one of ours with you he loved the coconut soo much lol
Written July 23, 2023
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donnai123
33 contributions
Nov 2019
Easy to access these falls.There is an entry fee to view.There is a garden as well with lots of different plants/trees & most have labels.
Written November 25, 2019
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