Bras d'Eau National Park
A national park on the north east coast of Mauritius, one of only three on the island. It protects a stretch of coastal woodland, and its quiet tracks and picnic areas near the sea are popular for walking and cycling.
- Where
- Poste de Flacq, Flacq, Mauritius
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- -20.1441, 57.7216
Get the Bras d'Eau National Park stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Bras d'Eau National Park. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Flacq volume with your photos and a note.
Near Bras d'Eau National Park
Pamplemousses Botanical Garden 16 km
The oldest botanical garden in the southern hemisphere, laid out in the 18th century and developed by the French horticulturist Pierre Poivre, who introduced spice plants here. It is known for its giant Victoria water lilies, tall palms and tortoises.
Ile aux Cerfs 17 km
A small island in a lagoon off the east coast of Mauritius, reached by boat from Trou d'Eau Douce. It has long white beaches, shallow turquoise water, watersports, and an 18 hole golf course designed by Bernhard Langer.
Pieter Both 18 km
The second highest mountain in Mauritius at 820 metres, in the Moka range. Its summit is crowned by a rounded rock head that gives it a distinctive profile, and it is named after a Dutch governor general of the East Indies.
Maheswarnath Mandir 21 km
A Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in the northern village of Triolet, founded in 1888. It is one of the best known Hindu temples in Mauritius and a pilgrimage centre, especially at the time of Maha Shivaratri.
Le Pouce 21 km
A 812 metre peak in the Moka range overlooking Port Louis, named for its resemblance to a thumb. It is the third highest mountain in Mauritius, and a steady path from the Moka side reaches the top and views of the capital.
Champ de Mars Racecourse 22 km
A thoroughbred racecourse at the foot of the Signal Mountain in Port Louis, inaugurated in 1812. It is one of the oldest racecourses in the southern hemisphere and hosts the Mauritius Turf Club race days from May to November.
Saint Louis Cathedral 23 km
The Roman Catholic cathedral of Port Louis and the seat of its bishop, standing near the Champ de Mars side of the old town. It is the main Catholic church of the capital, and many of the island's religious ceremonies are held here.
Jummah Mosque 23 km
A mosque in the centre of Port Louis, dating from the 1850s and once known as the Mosque of the Arabs. Its design blends Indian, Creole and Islamic styles, with a white facade, and it stands at the edge of the Central Market.
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Questions
Where is Bras d'Eau National Park?
Bras d'Eau National Park is in Poste de Flacq, Flacq, Mauritius. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Pamplemousses Botanical Garden (16 km), Ile aux Cerfs (17 km), Pieter Both (18 km).
How do I get the Bras d'Eau National Park stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Bras d'Eau National Park and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Flacq volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Bras d'Eau National Park before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Flacq volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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