Windward Islands district, French Polynesia

Places to visit near Pirae

Pirae is a town in Windward Islands district, French Polynesia, home to about 14,475 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 beaches & coast, 27 churches and 24 waterfalls. The must-see places are Papeete Tahiti Temple (4 km), Baie de Matavai (5 km) and Phare de la Pointe Vénus (6 km).

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Pirae at a glance

Location
Windward Islands district, French Polynesia
Population
about 14,475
Coordinates
17.5167° S, 149.5333° W
Places within 50 km
229 (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 Pirae

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pirae

108 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pirae. The closest is Faretoo (2 km); the best-known is Tamahana (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Pirae

60 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pirae. The closest is Pointe Outu Aiai (1 km); the best-known is Baie de Matavai (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Pirae

29 churches within 100 km of Pirae. The closest is Eglise Adventiste Du Septième Jour (2 km); the best-known is Papeete Tahiti Temple (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Pirae

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

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Forts & heritage near Pirae

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pirae. The closest is Tombeau du Roi Pomare V (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Pirae

13 caves within 100 km of Pirae. The closest is Grottes du Tahara (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pirae

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pirae
  2. 6 km Phare de la Pointe Vénus · beach, Windward Islands
  3. 1 km Baie de Matavai · beach
  4. 5 km Tombeau du Roi Pomare V · heritage site, Windward Islands
  5. 19 km Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles · museum, Windward Islands
  6. 15 km Papeete Tahiti Temple · church, Windward Islands
  7. 4 km Back to Pirae

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How to reach Pirae

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    Within 15 km of Pirae

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pirae by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints80108Faretoo (2 km)
    Beaches & coast4960Pointe Outu Aiai (1 km)
    Churches2729Eglise Adventiste Du Septième Jour (2 km)
    Waterfalls2426éboulements (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1414Tombeau du Roi Pomare V (1 km)
    Caves1113Grottes du Tahara (4 km)
    Other attractions88Centre de Détente Militaire (1 km)
    Museums66Maison de James Norman Hall (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Motu de Arue (1 km)
    Temples33Temple Te Fetia (1 km)
    Parks33Parc Aorai Tini Hau (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lac Vaihiria (27 km)

    Pirae: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pirae?

    Papeete Tahiti Temple (church, about 4 km), Baie de Matavai (beach, about 5 km), Phare de la Pointe Vénus (beach, about 6 km), Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles (museum, about 19 km), Tombeau du Roi Pomare V (heritage site, about 1 km), Marae (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    229 places on Spotwander: 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 beaches & coast, 27 churches, 24 waterfalls, 14 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pirae?

    Faretoo, about 2 km by road; Terua (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Pirae?

    Pointe Outu Aiai, about 1 km by road; Fare Te Torea (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pirae?

    Eglise Adventiste Du Septième Jour, about 2 km by road; Église THABOR de Pirae (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pirae?

    Start in Pirae, visit Phare de la Pointe Vénus, then Baie de Matavai, then Tombeau du Roi Pomare V, then Musée de Tahiti Et des Îles, then Papeete Tahiti Temple, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pirae?

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

    Towns near Pirae

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