Windward Islands district, French Polynesia

Places to visit near Paea

Paea is a town in Windward Islands district, French Polynesia, home to about 12,084 people. Within 50 km by road there are 262 places to visit — 108 hill stations & viewpoints, 58 beaches & coast, 24 waterfalls and 23 churches. The must-see places are Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles (8 km), Marae (20 km) and Papeete Tahiti Temple (21 km).

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Paea at a glance

Location
Windward Islands district, French Polynesia
Population
about 12,084
Coordinates
17.6833° S, 149.5833° W
Places within 50 km
262 (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 Paea

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Paea: 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 Paea

125 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paea. The closest is Torea (1 km); the best-known is Papehue (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Papehue · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~4 km
  • Vallée Vaitupa · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~4 km
  • Mairi · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~4 km
  • Aranuanua · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~6 km
  • Aramaoro · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~7 km
  • Vaipuarii · viewpoint · Windward Islands · ~7 km

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Beaches & coast near Paea

63 beaches & coast within 100 km of Paea. The closest is Plage Publique de Rohotu (3 km); the best-known is Mahana Park (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Paea

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Paea. The closest is Matatia Waterfall (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Paea

24 churches within 100 km of Paea. The closest is Chapelle De Paea (1 km); the best-known is Papeete Tahiti Temple (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Paea

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paea. The closest is Marae Arahurahu (2 km); the best-known is Marae (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Paea

13 caves within 100 km of Paea. The closest is Anafaero (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Paea

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paea
  2. 2 km Marae Arahurahu · heritage site, Windward Islands
  3. 22 km Lac Vaihiria · lake, Windward Islands
  4. 5 km Marae · heritage site, Windward Islands
  5. 22 km Papeete Tahiti Temple · church, Windward Islands
  6. 15 km Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles · museum, Windward Islands
  7. 8 km Back to Paea

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How to reach Paea

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    Within 15 km of Paea

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paea by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints108125Torea (1 km)
    Beaches & coast5863Plage Publique de Rohotu (3 km)
    Waterfalls2426Matatia Waterfall (10 km)
    Churches2324Chapelle De Paea (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1515Marae Arahurahu (2 km)
    Caves1113Anafaero (9 km)
    Parks77Terrain Laguesse (1 km)
    Museums55Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Motu Parataito (7 km)
    Other attractions33Paroisse St François Xavier (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lac Vaihiria (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Sapinus (8 km)
    Temples11Temple Jerusalem (1 km)
    Treks11Un Territoire D’acteurs Au Service de L’environnement (7 km)

    Paea: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paea?

    Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles (museum, about 8 km), Marae (heritage site, about 20 km), Papeete Tahiti Temple (church, about 21 km), Lac Vaihiria (lake, about 22 km), Marae Arahurahu (heritage site, about 2 km), Mahana Park (beach, about 3 km).

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

    262 places on Spotwander: 108 hill stations & viewpoints, 58 beaches & coast, 24 waterfalls, 23 churches, 15 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Paea?

    Torea, about 1 km by road; Vallée Tehauparu (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Paea?

    Plage Publique de Rohotu, about 3 km by road; Mahana Park (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Paea?

    Matatia Waterfall, about 10 km by road; Big Waterfall (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paea?

    Start in Paea, visit Marae Arahurahu, then Lac Vaihiria, then Marae, then Papeete Tahiti Temple, then Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paea?

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

    Towns near Paea

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