Tahiti

1 042 km² • 191 800 residents • 2 241 m (Mount Orohena) 

More than just a gateway to French Polynesia, Tahiti, the largest island, offers a rich taste of the islands: the vibrant markets of Papeete, lush mountains, secluded valleys and the legendary surf break of Teahupoʻo. The island has two distinct faces, lively and cultural Tahiti Nui, and wilder, more secluded Tahiti Iti.

Access

Tahiti-Faa’a International Airport

Good to know

2 islands in one — urban Tahiti Nui and wild Tahiti Iti, connected by a 2 km isthmus

Ideal for

Culture, nature, hiking, surfing.

Not to be missed 

• Papeete Market
• Pointe Vénus and its lighthouse
• The three Faarumai waterfalls
• The Papenoo valley by 4WD
• Teahupo’o and the end of the road
• Vaipahi Water Gardens
• Te Fare Iamanaha – Museum of Tahiti and the Islands

Image credits

1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 – ©TAHITI TOURISME/Gregoire Le Bacon
2- ©TAHITI TOURISME/Ra’i Mao
3- ©TAHITI TOURISME/Massimiliano Cina
4- ©TAHITI TOURISME/Bryan Gobrait