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Maui beach

A white beach with a lagoon — rare on Tahiti

Swimming in the lagoon

At a glance

Category
Beaches and swimming
Area
Tahiti Iti
Swimming
Swimming in the lagoon
Lifeguards
No
Snorkelling
Yes
With children
Yes
Shade
Trees
Parking
Yes
Places to stay nearby
18 places to stay within 10 km

One of the few white-sand beaches on Tahiti: a calm, shallow lagoon on the south coast of Tahiti Iti, good for children.

Risks. Coral — wear water shoes.

On the map

Orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.

Where to stay nearby: Maui beach

All places to stay in the area →

Distance from the sight as the crow flies: Maui Homestay — 3.7 km; Guy et Marianne — 5.3 km; Pension HOTAHIA — 5.7 km; Pension PUNATEA VILLAGE — 5.9 km.

Tours nearby

All tours on the island →
By boat to the Teahupoo wave Sea and lagoon By boat to the Teahupoo waveOne of the heaviest waves in the world, from a few dozen metres away 1–2 hBig swells May — October≈ 1.9 kmBy 4×4 into the Papenoo valley Canyons and thrills By 4×4 into the Papenoo valleyInto the crater of an ancient volcano: waterfalls, fords and marae A full dayMay — October≈ 34 km

More to see nearby

Mount Aorai Hike Mount Aorai A climb to Tahiti's third-highest summit along a sharp ridge≈ 32 kmFaarumai waterfalls Nature Faarumai waterfalls Three waterfalls in a green valley, ten minutes from the road≈ 32 kmArahoho blowhole Nature Arahoho blowhole A sea geyser beside the road on the east coast≈ 36 kmThe Fautaua valley and waterfall Hike The Fautaua valley and waterfall A valley with a waterfall some 300 m high above Papeete≈ 37 km

Opening hours, prices and rules are a rough guide: check official websites before you go.