The most beautiful natural sites to discover Tahiti

Point Venus, so named by Cook in 1769 during his first mission to Tahiti, is a historic site: it is also where the Europeans first landed in 1767 (Samuel Wallis and his Dolphin). Today, it is home to Tahiti's only lighthouse. The superb black sandy beach is the ideal meeting place for swimmers, who come together on weekends to sunbathe during the day or celebrate at night! The sand is extremely fine.

The first waterfall, Vaimahutu, is 80 meters high and can be reached in a few minutes on foot. It takes only 20 minutes to walk to Haamarere Iti and Haamarere Rahi. Other waterfalls are scattered all over the island, most often inland; they can be discovered by chance during a walk in the forest. The easiest to access (but the least intimate) are those of the Papenoo River: Topatari, Vaiharuru, Puraha..

There are several possibilities for excursions in the Fautaua Valley: a lookout, the fort of Fachoda, the governor's garden, or the magnificent Fatuaua waterfall. Also known as the Loti waterfall, the latter is 135 m high - not 300 as Pierre Loti claimed! A relatively easy hike will take you there in about a dozen kilometres: count 3 hours of walking, including about 1 hour of climbing after the small bridge, without hurrying too much. Note that you can reach the waterfall from below by following the river, or from above (the fachoda): we prefer this alternative because it leads to a water basin with a natural slide, very pleasant to cool down.

To access it from Papeete by car, take the east exit on Avenue de Fautaua, then follow the road for 3 km. You pass by the old Loti bath (now an esplanade), and less than a kilometre later, you can park on the parking lot above the hydraulic service. Walk on the maintained track, and follow the river (left bank) to the Tearape or Fachoda bridge. A tropical atmosphere is guaranteed, don't forget your mosquito repellent. The ascent then begins towards the point of view on the waterfall. Leave equipped accordingly: it often rains and mosquitoes are bloodthirsty barbarians! Swimming is more than recommended in basalt organ basins.

Finally, you can continue for about 30 minutes to the Teovere pass: superb view of the Diadème pass.

Local population, young and sporty. You need to be patient…

The beach at KP 36 is one of the best surf spots on the island. It extends just in front of Papara's pass and its perfectly designed rollers. There is room but not much shade: the big advantage of this beach is definitely its wave conditions, you surf a lot but you don't swim a lot. Depending on the weather conditions, the rollers may be a little strong. A little further away, the black sandy beach at KP 38.5 is also very popular. There is a snack bar and a beautiful relaxation area.

Several white sandy beaches follow one another between KP 15 and 18. First we will reach To'Aroto beach at KP 15: on the edge of a fringing reef, it is not the most suitable for swimming but it is pleasant. Then comes the beach of Vaiava, where you can rent kayaks and paddles. An ice-cream seller will even delight the gourmands. Slightly further away await you the beach at KP 18 and Mahana Park (KP 18.5), again with beautiful facilities.

The beach (black sand) of the surfers par excellence. Don't expect to take a wave on the weekend - they are of course overloaded - but you will find a place on the beach to ask and appreciate the fun and relaxed atmosphere of the area.

This narrow beach is quite busy on the weekend, just as much as the lawn and the parking around the tomb of Queen Pomare V. We can bathe there, but there is little sand to ask his towel.

If this small black sand beach is not the most beautiful of the island, it has the advantage of being the closest to Papeete. A few coconut trees, trees that look above the water… a situation that really must be enjoyed by the happy owners of the villas overlooking the beach.

At Papeete, take the bus for Mahina or Teahuopoo. Get down at the bottom of the Taharaa coast. Take the public passage created by the Radisson Hotel on its left. Facing the sea, follow the beach to the right of the old Hyatt hotel (transformed into a beach bar and a restaurant) and a little further along the rocks. Possible possible.

Near the port, there is a large esplanade. Facing the sea, there is a beach lined with a wood. Meetings can be made at night, sometimes military.

Take the road leading to the mixed military circle, which leads to the beach between the circle and the room. At the time of the piroguiers, at the beginning of the evening until the night. It is mainly a quiet place, at night, to bring a conquest and take a bath at midnight. It makes beautiful memories…