CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia CommonsLandmark· Bora Bora· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Mount Otemanu
16° 30.1′ S · 151° 44.0′ W
The sheer, 727 m basalt plug at the heart of Bora Bora, the extinct volcano's highest point and the most photographed mountain in the South Pacific; its name is said to mean 'the peak which sucks up living things'.
Practical
Coordinate from OSM (peak node), consistent with Tahiti Tourisme. The summit itself is not climbable; guided hikes of a few hours reach high viewpoints and the Ana o Pea cave via rope-assisted, very steep sections over private land, so a guide is required (Expert World Travel). Best seen at sunset from the Toopua and Fare Piti moorings.
Best for
Iconic backdrop; guided ridge hike
Nearby
- Kai Kai Bora Bora (Pago)0.8 NM away
- Bora Bora Dispensary & Pharmacy1 NM away
- Le Fournil du Fenua Bakery (Vaitape)1 NM away
- Aloe Café (Vaitape)1.1 NM away
- Basque Tavern (Vaitape)1.1 NM away
- Bobcat Wine & Coffee House (Vaitape)1.1 NM away
- Bora Bora Laverie1.1 NM away
- Bora Bora Marine Repairs (Taxi Motu Marine & canvas)1.1 NM away