Landmark· Katiu· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Hitianau Church (Katiu)
16° 20.6′ S · 144° 21.3′ W · approximate
Katiu's Catholic church, rebuilt in 1992, where visiting crews are welcomed to Sunday singing beneath chandeliers made from shells.
Practical
Approximate: Hitianau village and Pakata Pass are on Katiu's north rim; position derived as for the other Katiu village entries (Soggy Paws pass longitude 144°21'W, north-rim latitude near the airport). Confirm on satellite imagery. The parish dates to 1850; the present church was built in 1992 (French Wikipedia). True Blue (2013) joined services and singing there and noted the shell chandeliers. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and ask in the village for service times.
Best for
Sunday singing and a look at village life
Nearby
- Katiu Post Office and Health PostRight here
- Katiu Village Magasins and SnacksRight here
- Katiu Pass Jetty (Pakata Pass)0.1 NM away
- Katiu Pass Snorkel0.1 NM away
- Pakata Pass Drift Dive (Katiu)0.1 NM away
- Katiu Village Anchorage (Hitianau)0.5 NM away
- Hitianau to Airport Road Walk (Katiu)1.4 NM away
- Katiu Airport (KXU)2.8 NM away