CC BY 2.0, DANIEL JULIE (Wikimedia Commons)Landmark· Huahine Iti· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Marae Anini (Parea)
16° 49.1′ S · 150° 58.9′ W
A coastal marae at Huahine Iti's southern tip, dedicated to Oro and Hiro, where at least 14 human sacrifices were remembered in 1818. It was restored by Professor Sinoto in 1969.
Practical
Position from OpenStreetMap. An easy walk from the Avea anchorages (2025 brief). Built in the late 18th century for Taʻaroariʻi, son of King Mahine. Upright stones served as backrests for priests and chiefs.
Best for
Walk from Avea to a dramatic seaside marae