Landmark· Raiatea· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Uturoa Town (Leeward capital)
16° 43.8′ S · 151° 26.6′ W
The administrative capital of the Leeward Islands, a compact waterfront town of shops, churches, a busy market and the ferry terminal under Mount Tapioi.
Practical
Gendarmerie (entry and exit), hospital, pharmacies, supermarkets, banks with ATMs, post office, Air Tahiti and Air Moana agencies, and the tourist desk in the ferry terminal (brief). Raiatea has no public rubbish bins; use CNI at Uturaerae, or the marina bins if you are a marina customer. Hire cars or e-bikes for the coast road around the island. Town population 3,663 (2022 census).
Best for
Provisioning, formalities and services
Nearby
- Champion UturoaRight here
- Escales Anchorage Booking (DPAM, Raiatea–Taha'a)Right here
- Gas Bottle Refills (Raiatea)Right here
- Hawaiki Nui Va'a Stage (Raiatea)Right here
- Raiatea Tourism Office (Uturoa ferry terminal)Right here
- Uturoa Town QuayRight here
- Uturoa Waterfront Snacks & RoulottesRight here
- Bon Apetahi Bakery (Uturoa)0.1 NM away