Leeward Islands district, French Polynesia

Places to visit near Uturoa

Uturoa is a town in Leeward Islands district, French Polynesia, home to about 3,668 people. Within 50 km by road there are 266 places to visit — 111 beaches & coast, 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Taputapuātea (19 km) and Pahia (50 km).

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

Uturoa at a glance

Location
Leeward Islands district, French Polynesia
Population
about 3,668
Coordinates
16.7289° S, 151.4448° W
Places within 50 km
266 (2 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 Uturoa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Uturoa: 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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Things to see near Uturoa, by type

Beaches & coast near Uturoa

112 beaches & coast within 100 km of Uturoa. The closest is Pointe du Roi Tamatoa (1 km); the best-known is To’Ato’Atū (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Uturoa

93 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Uturoa. The closest is Vaipao (1 km); the best-known is Mont Tapioi (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Uturoa

26 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Uturoa. The closest is Aito (1 km); the best-known is Ra’iātea (13 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ra’iātea · river spot · Leeward Islands · ~13 km
  • Taha’a · river spot · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
  • Aito · river spot · Leeward Islands · ~1 km
  • Ofetaro · river spot · Leeward Islands · ~3 km
  • Motu Taoru · river spot · Leeward Islands · ~4 km
  • Fatufatu · river spot · Leeward Islands · ~7 km

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Forts & heritage near Uturoa

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uturoa. The closest is Stèle Boubée (2 km); the best-known is Taputapuātea (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Uturoa

14 churches within 100 km of Uturoa. The closest is Eglise St André (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Uturoa

4 temples within 100 km of Uturoa. The closest is Temple Te E'a Ora (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Uturoa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uturoa
  2. 1 km Mont Tapioi · viewpoint, Leeward Islands
  3. 4 km To’Ato’Atū · beach
  4. 12 km Plage Publique Tumaraa · beach, Leeward Islands
  5. 6 km Appotave (Apootavae) · viewpoint, Leeward Islands
  6. 13 km Taputapuātea · heritage site, Leeward Islands
  7. 19 km Back to Uturoa

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From travellers near Uturoa

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How to reach Uturoa

    All places near Uturoa by distance

    Within 15 km of Uturoa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Aahinui · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~21 km
    • Teparepare · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~21 km
    • Aehau · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~23 km
    • Belvédère · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~23 km
    • Atutea · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~25 km
    • Pahia · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Poehae · beach · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
    • Col Vaitoetoe · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
    • Matahira · beach · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
    • Vaiurumai · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
    • Rairoa · beach · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
    • Puputaea · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
    • Tootoo · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
    • Pauana · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
    • Pohuerahi · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
    • Mou’a Roa · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
    • Tepari · beach · ~16 km
    • Matere · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~16 km
    • Tehurui · beach · ~16 km
    • Turupoo · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Tehiupa · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Raai · beach · ~17 km
    • Tetava · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Matotea · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Matapura · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Promenade des Gabbros · attraction · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Faravai · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Fainu · beach · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Tuturu · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Tearaitaitu · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Puurauti · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Farevai · beach · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Faneuhi · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Papai’apa’apa’a · beach · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Teautavaha · beach · ~17 km
    • Faa · beach · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Source Ferugineuse · attraction · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Movai · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Tete · viewpoint · Leeward Islands · ~17 km
    • Vai’ā’eho · beach · ~18 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uturoa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast111112Pointe du Roi Tamatoa (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints8693Vaipao (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2026Aito (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1416Stèle Boubée (2 km)
    Churches1214Eglise St André (1 km)
    Other attractions1213Destination Lagon (1 km)
    Temples44Temple Te E'a Ora (9 km)
    Parks22Tahua Hawaiki Nui (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lac Mana (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Temehani Rahi (6 km)
    Museums02Sea Shell Museum (56 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascade (19 km)
    Caves11Grotte d'Anau (49 km)

    Uturoa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uturoa?

    Taputapuātea (heritage site, about 19 km), Mont Tapioi (viewpoint, about 1 km), To’Ato’Atū (beach, about 4 km), Appotave (Apootavae) (viewpoint, about 11 km), Plage Publique Tumaraa (beach, about 11 km), Marae Tainu’u (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    266 places on Spotwander: 111 beaches & coast, 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 forts & heritage, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest beach to Uturoa?

    Pointe du Roi Tamatoa, about 1 km by road; Ofaiputuputu (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Uturoa?

    Vaipao, about 1 km by road; Mont Tapioi (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Uturoa?

    Aito, about 1 km by road; Ofetaro (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uturoa?

    Start in Uturoa, visit Mont Tapioi, then To’Ato’Atū, then Plage Publique Tumaraa, then Appotave (Apootavae), then Taputapuātea, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uturoa?

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

    Towns near Uturoa

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