Opening Hours
- Summer: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Winter: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The Geopark
A unique rainbow-hued spectacle
A natural landmark
Where earth paints its own masterpiece
Red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow... Surreal, lunar-like dunes stretch before you. Tucked within lush vegetation, this rare landform is both delicate and dramatic. This is a geological wonder shaped by volcanic forces, minerals and time. One of nature’s most unexpected and enduring creations, still visible today.
Earth’s palette
Minerals, erosion and climate shaped this vibrant dune formation, where colours resist mixing and land reveals a visible archive of Mauritius’ geological past.
What Awaits You
More than coloured dunes
Your entry includes access to Chamarel Waterfall, the Dunes Promenade, Aldabra Tortoise Park, the Endemic Garden, the Viewpoint Café and Dunes Boutique. Each space offers a connection to geology, biodiversity and culture through a thoughtful, self-paced experience.
The Geopark’s experience
Learn and reconnect
Marked paths and educational panels offer insight into geology, ecology and cultural heritage. With mobile app access, each visit becomes an invitation to better understand this unique formation and the ecosystems it supports.
Visitor's
Guide
Designed for all ages
The site is self-guided, accessible and open all year except during cyclones and heavy rainfall.
Entrance Tickets
- Adult: Rs 350
- Child (5-12 years old): Rs 175
Accessing the Geopark
- By car: Purchase tickets at our convenient drive-through booth. It's a 1.5 km drive to the waterfall and 3 km to the dunes, with parking available at both locations.
- For adventurous walkers: Enjoy a scenic 3 km walk from the main entrance to the dunes, passing the viewpoints overlooking the stunning Chamarel waterfall. The full round trip is a 6 km trek.
Restricted Activities
- Picnics
- Visits with domestic pets
- Removal of plants
Pause, Explore and Enjoy
A space to slow down…
Take a moment to enjoy the scenery, savour a snack at the Viewpoint Café and browse our Dunes Boutique. Each space offers calm, presence and a sense of connection.
How It All
Began?
The site opened to visitors in the 1960s and became Mauritius’ first geopark dedicated to geology, education and preservation.
Volcanic origin
Basaltic lava cooled at different rates, producing iron and aluminium oxides. Over time, erosion and climate shaped the layered, visible colours of the dunes.
Scientific interest
The phenomenon was first documented in 1879 by the Royal Society of Arts and Sciences, highlighting the soil’s resistance to erosion and rare visible stratification.
Protected site
Recognised for its geological and cultural value, the site evolved into a geopark integrating environmental education, community collaboration and biodiversity conservation.
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