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Taunoa

Taunoa is a town in Windward Islands district, French Polynesia of about 4,131 people. Within 50 km by road there are 235 places to visit: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 66 beaches & coast and 24 churches. The must-see places are Lac Vaihiria, Marae and Tautira.

17.7514° S, 149.3560° WPop. 4,131

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Within 30 km178 places
Within 50 km235
Must-see8
Notable224
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Taunoa

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:21 pm

84 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Taunoa
  2. Atehitiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Lac Vaihirialake · 45 min
  4. Maraeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tautirabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Teipebeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Taunoa
Today’s loopTaunoaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Taunoa?

Lac Vaihiria (lake, about 13 km), Marae (heritage site, about 18 km), Église Sainte-Élisabeth (church, about 1 km), Musée Gauguin (heritage site, about 2 km), Vallée Apirimaue (viewpoint, about 2 km), Toamotea (beach, about 3 km).

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

235 places on Spotwander: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 66 beaches & coast, 24 churches, 24 waterfalls, 12 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taunoa?

Vallée Titivari, about 1 km by road; Tetareva (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Taunoa?

Ofaipuu, about 2 km by road; Mouillage de Papeari (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Taunoa?

Start in Taunoa, visit Atehiti, then Lac Vaihiria, then Marae, then Tautira, then Teipe, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.