Vairao
French Polynesia · �les du VentPF
Associated commune of Tai'arapu-Ouest in French Polynesia, France
Vaira'o, also known as Port Vairao and Matiti, is a small port town and district on the southwest coast of Tahiti, located just northwest of Teahupo'o. A town hall and sports centers lie in the northern part of the village. It also features the Iti Diving International Centre, the only diving centre in Tahiti-Iti. Vaira'o Bay and lagoon are known for excellent fishing opportunities.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,423
- Coordinates
- -17.783, -149.283
- Timezone
- Pacific/Tahiti
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Vairao
Located in �les du Vent, French Polynesia, Vairao is best described as a village. The population is roughly 2,423. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature, water sports and culture.
Things to do in Vairao
Nature in Vairao
(10)Nature in Vairao covers Countryside, Forest, Gardens, Geological Formations and Mountains. In all, 10 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Vairao's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Vairao
(5)On the water sports side, Vairao offers Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Surf, Swimming and Windsurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Vairao. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Vairao
(3)Vairao's culture entries include Churches, Fountains and Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Vairao. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Vairao
(2)Our data lists Farms and Ranches as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Vairao's own activity tags.
Adventure in Vairao
(1)The adventure shortlist for Vairao: Climbing. All of it is drawn from Vairao's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Vairao
(1)Vairao's family entries include Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Vairao is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Vairao
(1)Vairao's nightlife entries include Music. All of it is drawn from Vairao's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Vairao
(1)Sports in Vairao covers Hiking. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Vairao's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Vairao
Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach �les du Vent first, then drive or cycle into Vairao. The local time zone is Pacific/Tahiti.
Similar destinations
Places near Vairao that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vairao known for?
- Vairao is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in �les du Vent, French Polynesia with around 2,423 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Vairao?
- You can plan around Countryside, Forest, Gardens, Geological Formations and Mountains in Vairao. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Vairao?
- Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April.
- Where is Vairao located?
- Administratively, Vairao sits in �les du Vent, French Polynesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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