Black River Gorges National Park

The largest protected forest on the island, with walks from twenty minutes to a full day.

Entry fee: Free
Opening hours: 06:00 to 17:30
Best months: May to October
Region: South
Getting there: Realistically requires a car. The Petrin entrance is the most accessible.

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Start at Petrin for the shorter loops or Plaine Champagne for the viewpoints. Trails get slippery fast after rain.

Nearby in the South

Striped volcanic dunes, and a ticket that also covers the Chamarel waterfall and the tortoise park.

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