Service· Nuku Hiva· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Hardware Store Bigot (Taiohae)
8° 54.4′ S · 140° 6.1′ W
Taiohae's main hardware store (Chez Bigot), with building supplies, tools, some boat and fishing gear, and butane refills.
Practical
Coordinate is the OpenStreetMap 'Bigot' hardware node. Sea-Seek (2024): used batteries go to Bigot. From the quay turn left on the main road, turn right after Magasin Kamake and walk up the hill (about 500 m) past the bus stop and recycling bins, turn left over the small bridge and the store is in front of you. Tel +689 40 92 03 34; Mon-Fri 7:30am-noon and 1pm-4pm (2020, verify). Carries Makita tools, building supplies, some boat and fishing items, clothing and toys (2019). Noonsite (2026) lists butane-only refills here.
Best for
Tools, fasteners and butane
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