Landmark· Tubuai· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Tubuai Marae Sites
23° 23.2′ S · 149° 27.2′ W
Tubuai is scattered with ancient marae, house platforms and cemeteries, most abandoned and overgrown, so go with a guide to find them.
Practical
Coordinate is Marae Taputapuatea at Mahu (OSM). fr.wikipedia: the island has many marae, mostly abandoned; one, the 'marae tatouage', is maintained and visitable. Chugach (2020): many maraes, but a guide is needed; Narii from Pension Taitaa guided them. Treat sites with respect and do not move stones.
Best for
Guided archaeology
Nearby
- Mara'ai Le Spot (Tubuai)0.5 NM away
- Magasin Oparu (Mahu)1.4 NM away
- Mont Taitaa Hike (Tubuai)1.4 NM away
- Australs Subtropical Winter Fronts1.8 NM away
- Raroata Electric Bike Rental (Tubuai)1.8 NM away
- Fort George Bounty Site (Tubuai)2.4 NM away
- Magasin Chung Tien (Taahuaia)2.4 NM away
- Fish'n Eat (Taahuaia, Tubuai)2.6 NM away