Fautaua Valley, Pirae

#1 among attractions in Pirae

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Fautaua Valley is a river valley on the island of Tahiti, in French Polynesia. It is located near the capital of Papeete. The Fautaua River flows through it, eventually cascading down the mountainside as the Fautaua Falls almost 300 metres into a shallow bathing pool called Loti Bain. The pool is named for the French writer Pierre Loti, who lived in the area for some time. It is the 28th-highest waterfall in the world. The falls are also known as Fachoda Falls, after Fort Fachoda, a ruined fort found at the top of the falls. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 17°31'12"S, 149°33'0"W

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Pirae French Polynesia

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Day trips

Fautaua Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Papeete Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, Papeete Tahiti Temple, Robert Wan Pearl Museum.

1.7 miSW
Shopping, Market
Papeete Market, Papeete
44 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Papeete, the vibrant capital of French Polynesia, Papeete Market, also known as Marché de Papeete, is a bustling hub of culture and commerce. This market is the epicenter of local life, offering visitors a colorful and authentic experience of...
1.8 miSW
Church
Notre Dame Cathedral, Papeete
46 min walk • Notre Dame Cathedral is a late 19th-century church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Papeete. It is located close to the waterfront esplanade of the capital city on the rue du Général de Gaulle.
1.2 miS
Temple
Papeete Tahiti Temple, Papeete
31 min walk • The Papeete Tahiti Temple is the 27th constructed and 25th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the city of Papeete on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, it was built with a modern single-spire design.
1.8 miSW
Museum
Robert Wan Pearl Museum, Papeete
47 min walk • The Robert Wan Pearl Museum is the world's only museum dedicated to pearls. It is in Papeete, Tahiti, the capital of French Polynesia.
1 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Hamuta, Pirae
25 min walk • Stade Hamuta is a multi-use stadium in Papeete, Tahiti, in French Polynesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of AS Manu-Ura of the Tahiti Division Fédérale. The stadium holds 10,000 spectators.
4.2 miSW
Locality
Fa'a'ā
107 min walk • Faaa is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas country of France in the Pacific Ocean. Faaa is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands.
5.5 miSW
Universities and schools
University of French Polynesia, Tahiti
141 min walk • The University of French Polynesia is a French university located in Puna'auia, French Polynesia.
1.9 miE
Locality
Arue
49 min walk • Arue is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Arue is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands.
3.9 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stade Louis Ganivet, Tahiti
101 min walk • Stade Louis Ganivet is a multi-use stadium in Faaa, Tahiti, in French Polynesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of AS Tefana of the Tahiti Division Fédérale. The stadium holds 5,000 spectators.
1.4 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stade Pater Te Hono Nui, Tahiti
36 min walk • Stade Pater is a multi-use stadium in Pirae, Tahiti, in French Polynesia, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 11,700.
4 miE
Locality
Mahina
103 min walk • Mahina is a commune in the suburbs of Tahiti in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Mahina is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands.