Windward Islands district, French Polynesia

Places to visit near Faaa

Faaa is a town in Windward Islands district, French Polynesia, home to about 29,851 people. Within 50 km by road there are 236 places to visit — 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 beaches & coast, 26 churches and 24 waterfalls. The must-see places are Papeete Tahiti Temple (6 km), Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles (12 km) and Baie de Matavai (15 km).

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Faaa at a glance

Location
Windward Islands district, French Polynesia
Population
about 29,851
Coordinates
17.5500° S, 149.6000° W
Places within 50 km
236 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Faaa

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Faaa

105 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Faaa. The closest is Queen's Pond (4 km); the best-known is Le Pic Rouge (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Le Pic Rouge · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~5 km
  • Mont Faiere · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~5 km
  • Papaihona · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~7 km
  • Ma Manu · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~8 km
  • Tohi'e'a · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Hamuta · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~9 km

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Beaches & coast near Faaa

57 beaches & coast within 100 km of Faaa. The closest is Toata (Récif) (2 km); the best-known is Baie de Matavai (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Faaa

28 churches within 100 km of Faaa. The closest is Temple Sanito Heberona (1 km); the best-known is Papeete Tahiti Temple (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Faaa

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Faaa. The closest is Petite Cascade (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Faaa

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Faaa. The closest is Monument Aux Morts (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Faaa

13 caves within 100 km of Faaa. The closest is Grottes du Tahara (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Faaa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Faaa
  2. 1 km Monument Aux Morts · monument, Windward Islands
  3. 10 km Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles · museum, Windward Islands
  4. 24 km Baie de Matavai · beach
  5. 1 km Phare de la Pointe Vénus · beach, Windward Islands
  6. 10 km Papeete Tahiti Temple · church, Windward Islands
  7. 6 km Back to Faaa

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    Within 15 km of Faaa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Faaa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints77105Queen's Pond (4 km)
    Beaches & coast4557Toata (Récif) (2 km)
    Churches2628Temple Sanito Heberona (1 km)
    Waterfalls2426Petite Cascade (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1818Monument Aux Morts (1 km)
    Other attractions1616Site de Plongée (1 km)
    Caves1113Grottes du Tahara (13 km)
    Museums66Musée de la Perle Robert Wan (4 km)
    Parks55Parc Outuaraea (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Motu Uta (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Marae (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lac Vaihiria (30 km)
    Temples11Temple Te Rau Olive (3 km)

    Faaa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Faaa?

    Papeete Tahiti Temple (church, about 6 km), Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles (museum, about 12 km), Baie de Matavai (beach, about 15 km), Phare de la Pointe Vénus (beach, about 16 km), Monument Aux Morts (monument, about 1 km), Église Saint-Joseph (church, about 1 km).

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

    236 places on Spotwander: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 beaches & coast, 26 churches, 24 waterfalls, 18 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Faaa?

    Queen's Pond, about 4 km by road; Tahitian Pearls;Findac (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Faaa?

    Toata (Récif), about 2 km by road; La Digue Reef (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Faaa?

    Temple Sanito Heberona, about 1 km by road; Église de Jésus Christ des Saints des Derniers Jou (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Faaa?

    Start in Faaa, visit Monument Aux Morts, then Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles, then Baie de Matavai, then Phare de la Pointe Vénus, then Papeete Tahiti Temple, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Faaa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Faaa

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