With 180-degree views of the main island and a wide deck, alfresco dining doesn’t get any better. Meals range from Italian specialities to poisson cru (raw fish) and tasty burgers. Transfers from the main island cost 1000 CFP per person return; the resort’s boat dock is near Hipu. Excellent value.
La Pirogue
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
28.89 MILES
A visit to tiny Fare almost feels like stepping back in time, so perfectly does it capture the image of a sleepy South Seas port. There’s not a lot to do,…
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7.79 MILES
On Taha’a, if you’re willing to take a bit of a walk you can get to deserted Joe Dassin Beach, on the southwest side of the island, a 15-minute walk along…
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20.96 MILES
The island’s main settlement, Vaitape is not the most evocative town, but it's a great place to do a bit of shopping, take care of banking needs and just…
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21.38 MILES
Faanui Bay was the site of the US military base during WWII. At the southwestern end of the bay, a steep and often muddy track climbs up to an old WWII…
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18.97 MILES
Up a small hill on the eastern coast, a track peels off to the east and leads to two massive WWII coastal guns and a concrete bunker that were left by the…
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28.93 MILES
On the airport road, what's even more impressive than this collection of more than 500 French Polynesian shells is the fascinating tour (in English or…
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5.33 MILES
An exceptionally friendly, family-run pearl farm right on the seashore, approximately halfway between Tapuamu and Patio. Visitors learn about the…
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21.45 MILES
There are only a handful of marae (traditional temple) ruins on Bora Bora, including Marae Fare-Opu, which is squeezed between the roadside and the water…
Nearby Ra'iatea & Taha'a attractions
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This small operation, on the east coast between Faaha and Hipu, is known for its quality vanilla pods at economical prices. Visitors will get the low-down…
5.33 MILES
An exceptionally friendly, family-run pearl farm right on the seashore, approximately halfway between Tapuamu and Patio. Visitors learn about the…
6.57 MILES
On the right of the road into Haamene is this small family-run operation where you can see vanilla preparation and drying processes and also purchase…
7.79 MILES
On Taha’a, if you’re willing to take a bit of a walk you can get to deserted Joe Dassin Beach, on the southwest side of the island, a 15-minute walk along…
7.8 MILES
This well-run pearl farm/shop is known for its high-quality mounted and loose pearls. It’s at the southeastern end of Apu Bay.
13.87 MILES
Along the Les Trois Cascades (Three Waterfalls) hike, it’s an easy stroll to the first (the smallest) waterfall, which has a great swimming hole. Though…
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The second waterfall you'll pass along the Les Trois Cascades (Three Waterfalls) hike. After passing this waterfall, the trail follows the riverbed…