Stores· Nuku Hiva· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Magasin Kamake (Taiohae)

8° 54.6′ S · 140° 6.1′ W · approximate

The first grocery you reach from the dock (blue and white awning), best known for its own fresh baguettes and pastries in the morning.

Practical

Position approx: plotted at the Wikipedia/GeoHack coordinate for Taiohae village (8°54'35"S 140°06'05"W); use the walking directions to find the building. From the dinghy dock turn left; it is the first market on the right. Tel +689 40 92 03 22. Hours (2020): Mon-Sat 5:30am-11:30am and 2pm-6:30pm, Sun 5:30am-11am. Bakes its own bread, none on Sundays; it can sell out by 9am, so prepay for tomorrow's. Locals sell produce and sandwiches out front. Stores price government-subsidised items in red, the same everywhere on the island.

Best for

Morning bread and basics