Hike· Maupiti· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Maupiti Round-Island Road
16° 27.0′ S · 152° 15.0′ W
A single coastal road circles Maupiti for about 10 km, past family gardens, marae, the petroglyph trail, Tereia beach and the soul-leaping point. You can walk it in about three hours or ride it in an hour or two on a hired bike.
Practical
Noonsite: you can walk around on the good road in about 3 hours, or go by bike. Tahiti Tourisme recommends a bike tour as the best way to meet islanders. Coordinate is Vaiea village (OSM). Bike and kayak hire, drinks and tourist information are at the stand at PK 1.6 in Haranae (OSM: daily 7am-6pm, +689 87 23 42 32; verify locally). Cristal Kayak is mapped nearby. Carry water; shops are few on the west and south sides. Wikivoyage: about 30 archaeological sites are signposted around the island.
Best for
Half-day loop to the marae, petroglyphs and Tereia
Nearby
- Heiva i Maupiti (July Festival)0.2 NM away
- Maupiti Infirmary (Infirmerie)0.2 NM away
- Maupiti Mairie & Gendarmerie0.2 NM away
- Maupiti Post Office & ATM0.2 NM away
- Maupiti Protestant Temple0.2 NM away
- Ofai Tairi Manu (Bird-Drum Stone)0.2 NM away
- Vaiea Village Anchorage0.2 NM away
- Vaiea Snack Bars & Pensions0.3 NM away