Activities
Want to enjoy unique experiences in French Polynesia? Explore the must-do activities on our islands: swimming with rays, hiking in lush valleys, surfing at Teahupo’o, canoe trips, or cultural and culinary discoveries. Here, every moment connects you to nature, the ocean, traditions… and yourself.
Hiking in Tahiti
The water gardens of Vaipahi
Facile / easy
2 H / 5,5 km / 280 m
Mataiea
The thousand springs (Mille sources)
Facile / easy
4 H / 5,5 km / 300 m
Mahina
Maroto Waterfall
Facile / easy
2 H / 3,7 km / 150 m
Papenoo
The Fautaua Valley
Moyen / medium
4 H / 10 km / 600 m
Pirae
The Faraura Valley
Difficile / Hard
6 H / 8 km / 400 m
Hitia’a
Mount Aorai
Très difficile / Very hard
9 H / 18 km / 1500 m
Pirae
Check the weather
Do not hike alone
Cultural sites in Tahiti
Papeete Market
Pape’ete
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Papeete
PK 0, Pape’ete
Territorial Assembly of French Polynesia
Centre de Pape’ete
Presidency of French Polynesia
Pape’ete
Tahiti Tourism
Pape’ete
Paofai Protestant Church
Paofai
Pearl Museum and Jewelry Store
Paofai
Cultural center
Paofai
Museum of Tahiti and its Islands
Punaauia pointe des pêcheurs
Arahurahu Marae
Paea
The Mara’a Caves
Paea
The Vaima Spring
Teva I Uta
Vaipahi Water Garden
Teva i uta
The Papeari Botanical Gardens
Papeari (closed, opening in 2026)
The Teahupo’o wave
Peninsula, west side
Tautira Beach
Peninsula, east side
Marae Fare Hape
Papenoo
The James Norman Hall House
Arue
Venus Point
Mahina
The beaches of Tahiti
White sand
Black sand
Pointe Vénus beach
Mahina
Vaiava beach
Punaauia PK 18
Teahupoo beach
Teahupoo
Tautira beach
Tautira
Taharuu beach
Papara
Méridien Hotel beach
Punaauia PK 15
Papenoo beach
Papenoo
Do not break corals
Use coral safe sunscreen
Moorea beaches
White sand
Black sand
Temae beach
Temae
Tiahura beach
Tiahura
Ta’ahiamanu beach
PK 25 / north
Coco Beach restaurant beach
Motu Coco Beach, Tiahura
Pour se rendre sur le motu Coco Beach, réservez votre navette : https://www.cocobeachmoorea.com/
Do not break corals
Use coral safe sunscreen
The water gardens of Vaipahi
Facile / easy
2 H / 5,5 km / 280 m
Mataiea
The thousand springs (Mille sources)
Facile / easy
4 H / 5,5 km / 300 m
Mahina
Maroto Waterfall
Facile / easy
2 H / 3,7 km / 150 m
Papenoo
The Fautaua Valley
Moyen / medium
4 H / 10 km / 600 m
Pirae
The Faraura Valley
Difficile / Hard
6 H / 8 km / 400 m
Hitia’a
Mount Aorai
Très difficile / Very hard
9 H / 18 km / 1500 m
Pirae
Check the weather
Do not hike alone
Papeete Market
Pape’ete
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Papeete
PK 0, Pape’ete
Territorial Assembly of French Polynesia
Centre de Pape’ete
Presidency of French Polynesia
Pape’ete
Tahiti Tourism
Pape’ete
Paofai Protestant Church
Paofai
Pearl Museum and Jewelry Store
Paofai
Cultural center
Paofai
Museum of Tahiti and its Islands
Punaauia pointe des pêcheurs
Arahurahu Marae
Paea
The Mara’a Caves
Paea
The Vaima Spring
Teva I Uta
Vaipahi Water Garden
Teva i uta
The Papeari Botanical Gardens
Papeari (closed, opening in 2026)
The Teahupo’o wave
Peninsula, west side
Tautira Beach
Peninsula, east side
Marae Fare Hape
Papenoo
The James Norman Hall House
Arue
Venus Point
Mahina
White sand
Black sand
Pointe Vénus beach
Mahina
Vaiava beach
Punaauia PK 18
Teahupoo beach
Teahupoo
Tautira beach
Tautira
Taharuu beach
Papara
Méridien Hotel beach
Punaauia PK 15
Papenoo beach
Papenoo
Do not break corals
Use coral safe sunscreen
Tips
À Tahiti, le Rainbow Park est un lieu pensé pour les familles : accrobranche, tyroliennes et mini‑golf offrent des après-midis sci‑fi et rigolotes.
Before you leave
Leave your most precious items at your accommodation, including your passport and cash.
Check your rental car key: electronic? It doesn’t like water!Once on the beach
- The eagle eye: before diving into the ocean, take a look around you. Find a strategic spot where you can keep an eye on your belongings while letting the waves wash over you.
- Friendly neighbors: get to know the beachgoers around you. Friendly neighbors can become your trusted allies in keeping an eye on your gear when you take a water break.
- Waterproof magic: invest in a waterproof pouch to protect your phone, keys and other sensitive items. That way, you can take them with you even in the waves, without worrying about the water.
- Clever staging: arrange your belongings in such a way that they don’t scream “Steal me!” A simple, well-arranged pareo can do wonders to deter wandering hands.
- Keep your head up when swimming: a little common sense always pays off. Don’t stray too far from shore, and occasionally look out of the water for your belongings.
So, ready to conquer the beach and lagoon without stress? Keep a sharp eye, make friends and enjoy the sun without worrying about your belongings. Happy sunbathing and swimming! 🌞✨
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