Ra'iatea & Taha'a
The third waterfall on the Les Trois Cascades (Three Waterfalls) hike is the most splendid – a 40m beauty with a fabulous swimming hole at its basin.
Must-see attractions in French Polynesia
The Marquesas
This quiet, sheltered bay is popular with yachties. It’s fringed by a ribbon of white sand, lapped by multihued waters and backed by lush hills.
Mo'orea
Mo’orea’s lazy west-coast atmosphere continues right round to Atiha Bay (Baie d’Atiha), a quiet fishing village that also attracts surfers.
Nuku Hiva
On the seafront, opposite the Kamake shop, you can’t miss this obelisk fronted by a cannon constructed in honour of Étienne Marchand.
The Marquesas
On the waterfront, the small petroglyph museum displays well-presented photographs of the petroglyphs around the island.
Around Tahiti Nui
The black-sand Plage de Hitimahana is exposed to the prevailing winds, which makes it an excellent kitesurfing and windsurfing spot.
The Tuamotus
At the eastern tip of the atoll and reached only by boat, this mesmerising site looks like a huge glinting turquoise swimming pool.
Tahiti
You'll need a guide to find Tahiti's best preserved petroglyphs deep on the Te Pari coast and accessible only on foot or by boat.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This well-run pearl farm/shop is known for its high-quality mounted and loose pearls. It’s at the southeastern end of Apu Bay.
The Tuamotus
A 30-minute boat ride away from the village, this deserted, white-beach clad islet seems to be floating in the turquoise lagon.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
A small but often lively market selling fruits, veggies and a few artisinal items like monoi oil and shell necklaces.
Around Tahiti Nui
The elegant Marina Taina is a trendy spot featuring restaurants, bars, two diving centres and, of course, lots of yachts.
Nuku Hiva
This little museum has a few documents and artefacts focusing on traditional Marquesan culture. It’s at the Hee Tai Inn.
Around Tahiti Nui
This rather wide (by Tahiti standards) beach is popular with families and has public facilities. The sand is white-grey.
Tahiti
Popular day trip from Teahupoo. Walk into blackness till your eyes adjust then swim to the back through the icy waters.
Around Tahiti Nui
Plage du Mahana Park has calm waters and a snorkelling reef close to shore. On weekends there are kayaks for hire.
The Marquesas
Another secluded bay lined with a golden-sand beach, Hanamenino is also used for picnics. Access is by boat only.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
On the northern side of the bay you can visit Motu Pearl Farm, which has a small shop.
Tahiti
A gem of a cave accessible only by foot or boat, looking out over a wild stretch of reef-free coast.
Tahiti
Waves move in and out of this hidden cave from the coast. It's like a natural (not hot) hot tub.
Around Tahiti Nui
This narrow stretch of white coral sand is suitable for swimming and has public facilities.
Tahiti
Three long cave lava tubes that make for a very wet and adventurous hike (guide mandatory).
Tahiti
View over the bucolic plateaus of Taravao to the blue coastlines and towering Tahiti Nui.
Tahiti
Lovely, massive residence where the high commissioner from France lives.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
One of the most important Polynesian temples in the Pacific.
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