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Society Islands
Tahiti . Moorea . Bora Bora . Huahine . Raiatea . Taha'a . Maupiti
Tuamotu Islands
Rangiroa . Fakarava . Manihi  . Tikehau
Marquesas Islands
Nuku Hiva . Hiva Oa
 
Tahiti
 
   
 
Quick Facts
Archipelago: Society Islands
Area: 1.045 square km
Population: 179.892 (census 2007)
Highest point: Mt Orohena (2.241 m)
Capital city: Papeete
Island
 
 
Highlights
- Shopping (pearls, souvenirs, handcraft)
- Museums
- 4x4 excursions
- Hiking
- Nightlife, bars
- Larger choice of restaurants
- Heiva festivities in July
- Billabong Pro (Surf world contest)
 
 
Tahiti is the largest island of French Polynesia – is the administrative and economical center of the country and features the only international airport. Consequently, all travelers will have to pass by Tahiti upon their international arrival and to catch their flight back home.

Most travelers (and travel guides) consider Tahiti as a transit island only and want to spend as little time as possible there. Although we understand your desire to quickly jump on the white sand beaches and coconut trees found on other islands, we believe that Tahiti also offers many different points of interests such as museums, shops, beautiful hiking and safari excursions ... For all of you looking for a little nightlife, please note that Tahiti is the only island where you will find night bars, discos & clubs. On all other islands, nightlife is almost non-existent. Finally, here are 2 good spots where you can have a refreshing swim : West coast from PK15 to PK19 (some good snorkeling too) ; Venus Point, East coast – PK10, with its black sand beach (no snorkeling).

 
Island
Activities and Sightseeing
  - Circle island tour : Venus Point, Blow Hole, 3 waterfalls, Gauguin Museum
- 4x4 safari : visit the inner-island and mountains (the best one consists of crossing Tahiti from Papenoo to Mataiea)
- Viewpoints: Belvedere, Taravao plates
- Museums : Pearl of Tahiti, Gauguin, Tahiti & her Islands, James Norman Hall
- Municipal Market : A good place to buy souvenirs and handcraft, flowers ...
Restaurants
 
Budget
Les roulottes
Superior
Chez Jimmy (Asian)
L'appizeria (Italian)
Deluxe
Le Cocos
La Corbeille d'eau
L'O à la bouche
Bars and Nightclubs
Les 3 Brasseurs
Mana Rock Café
Morisson
Piano bar
See our Tahiti Hotels' list
   
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