Point Venus, Arue

4.1

#2 of 7 in Nature in Tahiti

Geologic Formation · Water Body

Create an itinerary including Point Venus

Combine sunbathing with a bit of Tahitian culture and history at Point Venus, a public black-sand beach. Said to be the spot from which Captain Cook watched the planet Venus cross in front of the sun, the beach includes a monument commemorating the explorer, as well as a lighthouse designed by the father of "Treasure Island" author Robert Louis Stevenson. Take a dip in the shallow waters and gaze across the sea at the island of Moorea. With ample shade, the site also presents a great opportunity for a picnic. Make Point Venus part of your personalized Arue itinerary using our Arue trip itinerary maker tool.

Improve this listing »

Create a full itinerary - for free!

Tours to Point Venus

FROM $320 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Island Tour Private Island Tour

5.0

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

Tours from $320 ›

Point Venus reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

193 reviews

Google

4.7

By PBPG

A black sand beach with a snack shop and very dirty toilets. To say the place is undeveloped is an understatement. Given the significance of the point, visits by James Cook, the Munity of the...

A black sand beach with a snack shop and very dirty toilets. To say the place is undeveloped is an understatement. Given the significance of the point, visits by James Cook, the Munity of the... more »
By kawreed

This was well worth visiting if you are interested in Cooks study of the Transit of Venus, or the story of the Bounty or even if you want to see a beautiful bay and park. Lots of information...

This was well worth visiting if you are interested in Cooks study of the Transit of Venus, or the story of the Bounty or even if you want to see a beautiful bay and park. Lots of information... more »
By 207RichardS

Wow a must place to visit.. not only is it stunning to look out into the bay, to to take a moment and realise that both Capt Cook and HMS Bounty both landed at this point is quite a surreal moment...

Wow a must place to visit.. not only is it stunning to look out into the bay, to to take a moment and realise that both Capt Cook and HMS Bounty both landed at this point is quite a surreal moment... more »

See more on TripAdvisor ›

Google

By Victor Wang

Beautiful spot to do some easy surfing with small waves or just relax on the beach and the water. Large parking lot but quickly fills up. We passed by here and it was too difficult to find parking so we ended coming an hour or two before sunset and there were many more free parking spots.

more less
By Nancy Campbell

Such a beautiful park! We watched the last sunset of 2022 from here before heading to the airport. Lost of historical art, light house, great beach, picnic tables. There was a restaurant and cultural center there too but closed for the day. I wish we had found it sooner in our trip.

more less
By Peter L.

Well worth a stop if touring the island. Especially if you fancy lighthouses. Beautiful place. Don't miss nearby Arahoho Blowhole.

more less
By Kyle Rutledge

Great atmosphere and very nice beach!

more less
By Laura Pearson

Nice beach and setting for a picnic.

more less