Leeward Islands district, French Polynesia

Places to visit near Faanui

Faanui is a town in Leeward Islands district, French Polynesia, home to about 2,061 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit — 95 beaches & coast, 63 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pahia (2 km) and Taputapuātea (70 km).

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Faanui, French Polynesia
Faanui, Leeward Islands district, French Polynesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Faanui at a glance

Location
Leeward Islands district, French Polynesia
Population
about 2,061
Coordinates
16.4868° S, 151.7410° W
Places within 50 km
239 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Faanui

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Faanui: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Faanui

99 beaches & coast within 100 km of Faanui. The closest is Faanui Bay (2 km); the best-known is Main Beach (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Faanui

64 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Faanui. The closest is Bora-Bora (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Faanui

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Faanui. The closest is Popoti (1 km); the best-known is Pahia (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Faanui

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Faanui. The closest is Marae (1 km); the best-known is Alain Gerbault (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Faanui

8 churches within 100 km of Faanui. The closest is Eglise Adventiste du Septieme Jour (3 km); the best-known is Evangelist Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Faanui

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Faanui. The closest is Mahuaso Faao Reef (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Faanui

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Faanui
  2. 1 km Mataihua · viewpoint, Leeward Islands
  3. 2 km Face Nord de l'Otemanu · viewpoint, Leeward Islands
  4. 1 km Arrête de l'Otemanu · viewpoint, Leeward Islands
  5. 1 km Pahia · viewpoint, Leeward Islands
  6. 1 km Bora-Bora · river spot, Leeward Islands
  7. 1 km Back to Faanui

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From travellers near Faanui

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How to reach Faanui

    All places near Faanui by distance

    Within 15 km of Faanui

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Faanui by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast9599Faanui Bay (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves6364Bora-Bora (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3349Popoti (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1522Marae (1 km)
    Other attractions1920Banian Arbre des âmes (1 km)
    Churches88Eglise Adventiste du Septieme Jour (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Mahuaso Faao Reef (3 km)
    Caves12Grotte d'Anau (2 km)
    Museums12Musée de Marine (2 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascade (70 km)

    Faanui: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Faanui?

    Pahia (viewpoint, about 2 km), Mataihua (viewpoint, about 1 km), Bora-Bora (river spot, about 1 km), Face Nord de l'Otemanu (viewpoint, about 2 km), Arrête de l'Otemanu (viewpoint, about 2 km), Mont Otemanu (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

    239 places on Spotwander: 95 beaches & coast, 63 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 19 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest beach to Faanui?

    Faanui Bay, about 2 km by road; Paorie (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Faanui?

    Bora-Bora, about 1 km by road; Motu Ahuna (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Faanui?

    Popoti, about 1 km by road; Mataihua (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Faanui?

    Start in Faanui, visit Mataihua, then Face Nord de l'Otemanu, then Arrête de l'Otemanu, then Pahia, then Bora-Bora, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Faanui?

    October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Faanui

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Faanui’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Faanui on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.