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When travelling to\u00a0Tahiti<\/a>\u00a0from New Zealand, Kiwis are lucky there are direct flights, but sometimes the flight schedule makes a layover in Papeete a good idea. The mainland is vast \u2013 it takes a day to travel around the island \u2013 so here\u2019s the top 5 mainland must-do\u2019s on your\u00a0Papeete<\/a>\u00a0pit stop.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0March\u00e9 de Pape’ete<\/h2>\n

The public market is literally the heart of the city. Located one block back from Papeete\u2019s busy port, this is a great place to experience authentic day-to-day living in the island city.<\/p>\n

On the ground floor you\u2019ll find food of every kind \u2013 fresh fruit, fish mongers, patisseries (they make a mean chocolate \u00e9clair) and coconut stalls. The produce is inexpensive \u2013 you can eat like a king for about $NZ22.<\/p>\n

Upstairs is the place to buy your Tahitian memorabilia and trinkets. Flower crowns, dancing dolls, Monoi oil, woven beach bags \u2013 there\u2019s a huge selection at reasonable prices.<\/p>\n

Le March\u00e9 is open daily from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm (Sundays until 9 am)<\/p>\n

2. Try The Local Ice Cream<\/h2>\n

Ice cream in Papeete is a Big Deal. There\u2019s a vendor on every street corner with each providore offering interesting variations on the famous treat. Available in both cr\u00e8me (ice cream) or glace (sorbet), my favourite flavours are coconut, salted caramel and Tahitian vanilla.<\/p>\n

At $NZ2.20 for a cone \u2013 you will not be able to stop at one.<\/p>\n

3. Buy A Black Pearl<\/h2>\n

Tahiti is famous for its black pearls and Papeete is the place to buy one. The family-owned and operated Tahiti Pearl Market (23 rue Colette, Papeete) sells loose pearls and will whip them into a setting of your choice within hours (so you can do this in one day). Also well regarded is the Robert Wan Pearl Museum (Boulevard Pomare, Papeete). This place provides the full experience \u2013 you can learn about the history of farming and harvesting the precious gem and then shop up a storm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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