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Faarumai Waterfalls featuring a waterfall

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Top places to visit

1. Papeete Market

The oldest attraction on the island, Papeete Market, sits in the heart of French Polynesia’s capital city, just a short walk from the bay. It is a colorful and stimulating place with an array of food and keepsakes. Find hats, necklaces, fruit, vegetables and traditional souvenirs with a Tahitian theme lining the shelves of the modern complex that holds the market. Bright, decorative banners and streamers help to create a festive atmosphere among the inexpensive items for sale.

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Papeete Market featuring food and markets

2. Point Venus Black Sand Beach

Black Sand Beach (Plage de la Pointe Venus) is an extraordinary black beach created by volcanic eruptions. It has a historic lighthouse and is a popular place for sailing. Come to this otherworldly beach with your family and friends to relax and work on your tan.

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Black Sand Beach showing general coastal views as well as a family

3. Papeete Town Hall

The standout building in French Polynesia’s capital city is the architectural wonder of Papeete Town Hall. This magnificent structure was built as a replica of a former royal palace. Its bright yellow façade, white columns, red roof and scenic gardens perfectly embody the French colonial style that can be seen throughout Tahiti. Notice its red-and-white clock tower, an iconic symbol that hovers over the city.

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Papeete Town Hall showing an administrative building

4. Robert Wan Pearl Museum

The Black Pearl Museum houses the largest Tahitian pearl in the world and is one of the only institutions in the world entirely devoted to pearls. The rare black pearl remains as exceptional today as in the fabled pirate tales and mythology. Enjoy the air of mysticism surrounding this Tahiti museum, where the cultural importance of pearls is explained through storytelling, history exhibits and works of art.

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5. Jardins de Paofai

The Jardins de Paofai are among the most beautiful spots in all of Papeete. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of this Pacific island city and wander through the pretty gardens which stretch all along the waterfront. It is a delightful place to while away a couple of hours and get to know indigenous flora from all over French Polynesia.

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Papeete which includes a river or creek and a park

6. Faarumai Waterfalls

Faarumai Waterfalls are among the most magnificent natural sites on the island of Tahiti. The three impressive chutes of water plunge into pools, surrounded by tropical vegetation and dramatic cliffs. Enjoy the hike past exotic plants to reach this watery wonderland near the village of Tiarei.

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Recommended things to do in Hitiaa O Te Ra

Number of things to do	33
Things to do from	NZ$71
Cheapest thing to do	Papeete Walking Tour
Top 5 things to do	TAHITI Island Half-Day Tour Afternoon Tour Tour of the island of Tahiti and its peninsula WITH paragliding flight TAHITI Mountain 4x4 Safari - Full day (Lunch NOT included) Private Half-Day Tour of Tahiti East Coast or West Coast Private Day Tour of the Island and Peninsula of Tahiti
Half-day tours	Papeete Walking Tour Tahiti Lagoon Vaimareva Private Boat cruise Massage service, wellness & well-being, relaxation Visit of a Polynesian Arts and Culture Private Museum. Tahiti island: Sunset cruise
With kids	TAHITI Island Half-Day Tour Afternoon Tour TAHITI Mountain 4x4 Safari - Full day (Lunch NOT included) Crossing the island of TAHITI in a 4x4 safari (mountain, waterfall, river, ... Discover Mana during the crossing of Tahiti in a 4x4 Safari Private Culinary Walking Tour on Tahiti from Papeete

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Faarumai Waterfalls

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Gaze up at the chutes of three glorious waterfalls in the forest, relax by the small lagoons and see an ocean blowhole.

Arahoho Blowhole

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arahoho Blowhole during your travels in Tiarei. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.