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Ra'iatea & Taha'a


You gotta love a shack decked out in thatch and Polynesian fabrics that sets up camp right behind a chichi resort. Guests at Le Taha'a looking for the authentic can dine here for a fraction of the cost of the resort's restaurants. It's also adjacent to the Motu Tau Tau coral gardens. Not at the resort? A shuttle costs 1000 CFP return.

The adventurous can also camp here for 3000 CFP per night. No English is spoken, but there are showers, toilets and cooking facilities.


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Nearby Ra'iatea & Taha'a attractions

1. Love Here

3.15 MILES

An exceptionally friendly, family-run pearl farm right on the seashore, approximately halfway between Tapuamu and Patio. Visitors learn about the…

2. Joe Dassin Beach

4.97 MILES

On Taha’a, if you’re willing to take a bit of a walk you can get to deserted Joe Dassin Beach, on the southwest side of the island, a 15-minute walk along…

3. Maison de la Vanille

5.64 MILES

On the right of the road into Haamene is this small family-run operation where you can see vanilla preparation and drying processes and also purchase…

4. Ferme Perlière Champon

7.68 MILES

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.

5. Vallée de la Vanille

8.74 MILES

This small operation, on the east coast between Faaha and Hipu, is known for its quality vanilla pods at economical prices. Visitors will get the low-down…

6. Motu Fanfan

10.22 MILES

An idyllic spot blessed with a lovely strip of sand and superb coral gardens just offshore. It's privately owned, so you'll need permission to get there.

8. Matira Beach

12.24 MILES

A lovely stretch of white sand beach lapped by azure waters.