Stores· Ua Huka· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Magasin Brown Areni (Vaipaee)

8° 56.0′ S · 139° 34.5′ W

The best-stocked of Vaipaee's stores, at the far (north) end of the village. It has a small hardware and automotive corner and the coldest beer on the island.

Practical

Coordinate from OpenStreetMap (Magasin Areni, supermarket). Phone (Migration, Feb 2024): 40 926 023. Moon Rebel (2018) found three stores in the village, the furthest one the best stocked. Bread is sold at all of them, but pre-order or go early. Expect basics only; full provisioning is at Taiohae (Nuku Hiva) or Hakahau (Ua Pou).

Best for

Basic provisions and cold beer