Leeward Islands district, French Polynesia

Places to visit near Fare

Fare is a town in Leeward Islands district, French Polynesia, home to about 1,540 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 53 beaches & coast, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage and 12 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Taputapuātea (47 km) and Pahia (98 km).

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

Fare at a glance

Location
Leeward Islands district, French Polynesia
Population
about 1,540
Coordinates
16.7109° S, 151.0345° W
Places within 50 km
168 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Fare

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Beaches & coast near Fare

88 beaches & coast within 100 km of Fare. The closest is Tefaao (1 km); the best-known is Plage Hana Iti (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fare

81 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fare. The closest is Pahi Araea (1 km); the best-known is Avaevae (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Fare

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fare. The closest is Marae Fare-3 (1 km); the best-known is Marae Anini (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Fare

24 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Fare. The closest is Huahine Nui (4 km); the best-known is Huahine (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Fare

19 churches within 100 km of Fare. The closest is Temple Mormon (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Fare

5 temples within 100 km of Fare. The closest is Temple Adventiste Réformé (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fare

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fare
  2. 2 km Sea Shell Museum · museum, Leeward Islands
  3. 2 km Fauna Nui · lake
  4. 5 km Apoo Upai · viewpoint, Leeward Islands
  5. 5 km Bellevue 50m · viewpoint, Leeward Islands
  6. 4 km Avaevae · viewpoint, Leeward Islands
  7. 2 km Back to Fare

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How to reach Fare

    All places near Fare by distance

    Within 15 km of Fare

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fare by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast5388Tefaao (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3981Pahi Araea (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2530Marae Fare-3 (1 km)
    Other attractions1925MAIRIE_FARE_S1 (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1224Huahine Nui (4 km)
    Churches1019Temple Mormon (1 km)
    Temples35Temple Adventiste Réformé (5 km)
    Museums33Sea Shell Museum (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Eden Parc (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Fauna Nui (4 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascade (50 km)
    Parks01Tahua Hawaiki Nui (55 km)
    Caves01Grotte d'Anau (97 km)

    Fare: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fare?

    Plage de l'Hotel (attraction, about 1 km), Avaevae (viewpoint, about 2 km), Sea Shell Museum (museum, about 2 km), Fauna Nui (lake, about 4 km), Apoo Upai (viewpoint, about 6 km), Bellevue 50m (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    168 places on Spotwander: 53 beaches & coast, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 19 other attractions, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest beach to Fare?

    Tefaao, about 1 km by road; Ofaiorio (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fare?

    Pahi Araea, about 1 km by road; Avaevae (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fare?

    Marae Fare-3, about 1 km by road; Tombe du Conchyliologiste Andrew Garret (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fare?

    Start in Fare, visit Sea Shell Museum, then Fauna Nui, then Apoo Upai, then Bellevue 50m, then Avaevae, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fare?

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

    Towns near Fare

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