Landmark· Taha'a· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Marae Taianapa & Marae Onetari (East Coast)
16° 40.5′ S · 151° 27.4′ W
Stone marae (ancient temple platforms) on Taha'a's southeast and east coasts, reminders that the island, once called Uporu, was a sacred centre with its national marae Apu-Roa, home of the god Tane.
Practical
Positions from OpenStreetMap: Marae Taianapa near Vaitoare (-16.67582,-151.45743) and Marae Onetari near Haamene (-16.64531,-151.45026). French Wikipedia notes that several of Taha'a's cultural sites are tapu (sacred) and should not be visited without a local guide. Ask at your pension, tour operator or the town hall. Never move stones or leave offerings.
Best for
Polynesian history with a guide