Landmark· Raivavae· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Raivavae Marae (Route Traversiere)

23° 52.1′ S · 147° 39.0′ W

A marae site on the cross-island road near Vaiuru, one of many ancient temple platforms on Raivavae.

Practical

OSM-tagged tourist attraction. Moana (2023): marae are not exposed (overgrown); ask locals to show you. fr.wikipedia records nearly 600 structures on the island. Treat sites with respect.

Best for

Archaeology on the walk across the island