9 days in Tahiti Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Bain de Vaima, take in nature's colorful creations at The Water Gardens of Vaipahi, then stroll through Taharuu Beach, and finally explore the world behind art at Paul Gauguin Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Point Venus, then Head underground at Maraa Grotto, and then get great views at Taravao Plateau.

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Wellington, New Zealand to Taravao is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Tahiti Time (TAHT), which is usually a -22 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Wellington in December: high temperatures in Taravao hover around 36°C and lows are around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Arue.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to La Maison Blanche (The White House) and Mihiarii Pearls. Take a break from the city and head to Afareaitu Waterfalls and Faarumai Waterfalls. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Arue: Maharepa (Manahere Adventure & Ma robe a moi), Ron Hall Pearls (in Cook's Bay) and Ha'apiti (Tiahura Beach & Mermaid Private Boat Tours).

For maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Arue online tour planner.

Getting from Taravao to Arue by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.