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Tahiti is the main island and population centre of French Polynesia. Tahiti Island is almost 1000 sq. km in size and is larger than all of its neighbouring Society Islands put together. The island takes about 6 hours to travel around by car with lovely coastal scenery along the way, high mountains with tropical rain forests, and some of the best hiking and surfing in the South Pacific. However, lacking decent beaches, it is mostly neglected by tourism with the large airport hotels catering to tourists in transit to other islands. The capital Papeete, and the international airport are located on the north west tip of the island facing Moorea.
West Tahiti
The most accessible beach on Tahiti is along the south west coast at Punaauia where the fine white sand makes a picturesque setting looking down the coast and over to Moorea Island. At the northern end of the beach is the grand Le Meridien Hotel where some of the most consistent surfing breaks can be found.
Intercontinental Hotel, Tahiti Island Euro € 267 - 947 per couple
Intercontinental Tahiti is a delightful oceanfront resort on the west coast of Tahiti with a pretty artificial beach setting and lagoonarium. There's one huge swimming pool in front of the hotel and another smaller pool fronting the ocean. The hotel boasts one of the best Polynesian dance performances in French Polynesia.
Relais Fenua, Tahiti Island Euro € 92 - 116 per couple
Relais fenua is a small guesthouse with swimming pool located in the western suburbs about 15-km south of Papeete and the airport. Located in a quiet residential area just off the main road, this is a good base for exploring with comfortable rooms and some kitchen facilities.
Le Meridien, Tahiti Island Euro € 254 - 755 per couple
Le Meridien Tahiti is set mid way along the west coast of Tahiti near the islands nicest natural beach, although swimming directly infront of the resort is not advisable. With an imposing main reception and stunning mountain views, this is a classical style resort featuring the largest sand pool in French Polynesia.
Sofitel Hotel, Tahiti Island Euro € 159 - 266 per couple
The Sofitel Hotel offers modern comfortable rooms alongside a small beach close to the international airport. The eight storey 60's style hotel facade can be off-putting but interior finishing is a mix of contemporary art and bright Polynesia colours making this a pleasant and affordable stopover.
South Coast
On the South Coast, just beyond the bustle of Paea Village, is a beautifully reconstructed marae at Arahurahu which makes for the spectacular setting for several cultural performances. The south coast of Tahiti is rather featureless, with few attractions except the popular Gauguin Museum, The Fern Grotto and the scenic golf course at Atimaono. Nearby, an inland 4WD track that winds up the mountain through a tunnel to Lake Vaihira.
North Coast
The north coast of Tahiti has the islands' best mountain scenery and a few noteworthy scenic attractions. Here too are several picturesque black sand beaches with excellent surfing. At Arahoho Blowhole a road leads a few km inland to the three waterfalls of Faarumai. Twenty kilometres before reaching Papeete, the inland road from Papenoo offers lovely mountain scenery and is the venue for several 4WD day tours, walking tours and horse back excursions. The closest attraction to Papeete is Point Venus, a stunning lookout over tranquil Matavai Bay which has excellent swimming - you can sometimes spot dolphins in the water.
Tahiti Iti
Tahiti-Iti, the isolated land mass at the eastern end of Tahiti is very rural with some attractive Polynesian style villages and a few small beaches on its south coast. Hiking trails are excellent on both the south and north coast and the coastal road passes some of the country's most outstanding scenery making this a must for those who like exploring. The south coast road on Tahiti Iti runs for 17-km to Teahupoo before it too is halted by the rugged mountains. There's a nice beach at Toouo where locals catch fish with spears in the bay. The surfing at Teahupoo offers some of the largest waves in the South Pacific.
The road around Tahiti Iti's north coast winds along the coastline with nice views. The road ends at the tranquil Tautira Village which has spectacular mountain views and a nice beach where village kids spend their days splashing around in the water. From Tautira you can take the 15-km walking track along the stunning Pari Coast where you can see petroglyphs and sacred marae along the way. Another road from the north coast heads inland climbing the gentle cattle grazing hills. From the summit of Vaifaufa are stunning views of both Tahiti Iti and Tahiti Nui, seen at its best for sunrise and sunset.
