Places to visit near

Arue

Arue is a town in Windward Islands district, French Polynesia of about 9,458 people. Within 50 km by road there are 241 places to visit: 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 beaches & coast and 31 churches. The must-see places are Baie de Matavai, Phare de la Pointe Vénus and Papeete Tahiti Temple.

17.5167° S, 149.5000° WPop. 9,458

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Within 30 km144 places
Within 50 km241
Must-see8
Notable225
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Arue

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:24 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Arue
  2. Monument Religieuxmonument · 1.5 hrs
  3. Maraeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lac Vaihirialake · 45 min
  5. Musée de Tahiti Et des Îlesmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Papeete Tahiti Templechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Arue
Today’s loopArueStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arue?

Baie de Matavai (beach, about 2 km), Phare de la Pointe Vénus (beach, about 3 km), Papeete Tahiti Temple (church, about 8 km), Marae (heritage site, about 20 km), Belvédère du Tahara'a (viewpoint, about 1 km), Grottes du Tahara (cave, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arue?

241 places on Spotwander: 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 beaches & coast, 31 churches, 24 waterfalls, 13 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arue?

Belvédère du Tahara'a, about 1 km by road; Tepari (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Arue?

Plage Matavai, about 1 km by road; Lafayette Beach (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arue?

Start in Arue, visit Monument Religieux, then Marae, then Lac Vaihiria, then Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles, then Papeete Tahiti Temple, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.