Windward Islands district, French Polynesia

Places to visit near Faone

Faone is a town in Windward Islands district, French Polynesia, home to about 1,747 people. Within 50 km by road there are 232 places to visit — 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 64 beaches & coast, 24 churches and 23 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lac Vaihiria (14 km), Marae (17 km) and Tautira (22 km).

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Faone at a glance

Location
Windward Islands district, French Polynesia
Population
about 1,747
Coordinates
17.6692° S, 149.3092° W
Places within 50 km
232 (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 Faone

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Faone: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Faone

116 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Faone. The closest is Tefautahiri (1 km); the best-known is Pariauta (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Faone

74 beaches & coast within 100 km of Faone. The closest is Atavahine (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Faone

27 churches within 100 km of Faone. The closest is Église Petero Peata (1 km); the best-known is Église du Saint-Cœur-de-Marie (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Faone

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Faone. The closest is Cascades de Faaone (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Faone

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Faone. The closest is Fort de Taravao (8 km); the best-known is Marae (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Faone

13 caves within 100 km of Faone. The closest is Putiare (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Faone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Faone
  2. 17 km Marae · heritage site, Windward Islands
  3. 5 km Lac Vaihiria · lake, Windward Islands
  4. 15 km Cascades de Faaone · waterfall, Windward Islands
  5. 20 km Tautira · beach
  6. 21 km Atavahine · beach
  7. 1 km Back to Faone

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How to reach Faone

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    Within 15 km of Faone

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Faone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints83116Tefautahiri (1 km)
    Beaches & coast6474Atavahine (1 km)
    Churches2427Église Petero Peata (1 km)
    Waterfalls2326Cascades de Faaone (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1314Fort de Taravao (8 km)
    Caves1213Putiare (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves36Terua’ē’a (4 km)
    Museums35Musée James Norman Hall (34 km)
    Other attractions33Salle Paroissiale Petero Peata (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lac Vaihiria (14 km)
    Temples22Temple Sinaï (1 km)

    Faone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Faone?

    Lac Vaihiria (lake, about 14 km), Marae (heritage site, about 17 km), Atavahine (beach, about 1 km), Tautira (beach, about 22 km), Cascades de Faaone (waterfall, about 2 km), Aubail Waterfall (waterfall, about 2 km).

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

    232 places on Spotwander: 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 64 beaches & coast, 24 churches, 23 waterfalls, 13 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Faone?

    Tefautahiri, about 1 km by road; Pariauta (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Faone?

    Atavahine, about 1 km by road; Teauraa (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Faone?

    Église Petero Peata, about 1 km by road; Église Adventiste (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Faone?

    Start in Faone, visit Marae, then Lac Vaihiria, then Cascades de Faaone, then Tautira, then Atavahine, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Faone?

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

    Towns near Faone

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Faone’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.