Finding the fun
on Tahiti and in Papeete is not very difficult! TST makes choosing your favorite island activity easy! If you want MORE choices, simply check out our other "To Do" pages: WATERSPORTS, ADVENTURES, RELAXATION, RECREATION & GAMES, or SHOPPING, SERVICES, & RESTAURANTS. For activities of an urban nature, see our PAPEETE ACTIVITIES section now, or check the "WHAT TO SEE" section for lots of sightseeing and exploring ideas, touring, island attractions, and other interesting things to see and do! 
GOLF Golfing on the island of
Tahiti is limited to one golf course, but it's a great course! It's called the OLIVIER BREAUD International Golf Course, and it's located
in the district of Atimaono, not far from the city of Papeete, right
off the main road. |
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OLIVIER BREAUD INTERNATIONAL GOLF COURSE |
Good ideas for campers: Bring your own tent and get permission from any landowners you happen to pitch your tent on their property BEFORE you do it...
 This lovely little swimming hole is a stones throw from a camping area in the Papenoo Valley interior- Tahiti. |
The other choice for camping is to go deep... There's limited, but wonderful
camping within the island's steamy and mountainous interior and on the Tahiti-
Iti peninsula.
There are few "official tourist
campgrounds" on Tahiti itself. In fact, to our knowledge, there are only two
areas designated for tents (besides the pensions mentioned above)... and
they are not easy to get to or find.
Here's the scoop: The 2 "campgrounds" we know of have designated
places to build fires, good flat areas to pitch tents, and some basic facilities.
The first one is in the Papenoo River Valley, and is only accessable via
a road that takes a 4 wheel drive vehicle anywhere from 2 hours to 2 days
to get to, depending on the weather and time of year.
The road itself is
relatively easy to find... It's the only one that cuts through Tahiti's
interior, and is well known. It starts and ends at Papenoo and Mataiea,
respectively, depending on what direction you're coming from. (You can walk,
but plan on a several kilometer hike up steep terrain...)
Enter from the Papenoo side to go up the valley to the campground. You'll eventually
get to an old archeological site and ancient village with a wonderful marea
right on the campground. It's called FARE HAPE, and is well worth the trip
if you can make it... We'll maintained, with bathrooms, places to cook and
eat, info on history and the marae (in french), and some terrific places
to swim.
The other campground is on Tahiti Iti,
and what we know about it is limited: It's called Le Bon Jouir (meaning
"Good Orgasm"), and it's nearby a popular surfing spot. It is remote, quiet,
and beautiful. There is a friendly & helpful family living there and running
the place. Apparently, it's quite a trek/ boat ride to the nearest store,
so bring plenty of provisions.
 Feel the history at the FARE HAPE campground and Marae... |
Additional Notes about camping on Tahiti:
1) Apparently, there USED to be a good campground for years on the coast
at PK 10.8 in Mahina called the HITI MAHANA BEACH CLUB, but it's no longer
functioning due to ownership changes.
2) As for camping "in the wild", away from any campgrounds or
facilities, its going to be a chore to get to those places, or at least
a long hike... If you do manage to find a good place, far away from any
buildings, it's probably allright, but just remember, it's most likely owned
by some Tahitian family, somewhere, so be a good camper and leave no marks...)
YOU'LL PROBABLY NEED A GUIDE, HELP, AND/ OR 4X4 TO GET TO ANY OF THESE
PLACES YOUR FIRST TIME- or just be really good at exploring, following nebulous
directions and bad maps, or hiking long distances in the heat...
Our suggestion is to HIRE (or at least talk
to) one of the hiking/ trekking trail guides or organizations listed in
our comprehensive Hiking, Climbing
& Canyoning section, check in with the folks at Haururu, (info below),
or go to our ADVENTURES page and choose a 4x4
excursion for a fun day of exploration. Bring your gear, and if you
like the way it feels, stay for a while...
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LAST NOTE ON CAMPING:
We at the TSTN would like to know more about camping
on Tahiti ourselves... If you find or experience any camping areas or helpful
information worthy of noting in your travels to Tahiti, please email us
and share so we can publish the information for other future campers.
ECO
& CULTURAL TOURING
This section of activities includes basic, light, non-strenous, walking
and bus or minivan touring ideas... Activities include Eco/ nature or
botanical hiking tours, and basic island bus tours that include colorful
descriptions of the cultural aspects and history of Tahiti.
Below is a list of qualified companies, organizations,
and individuals that can help arrange an interesting day touring experience
for you on Tahiti:
GETTING
SERIOUS ABOUT IT: For more serious, strenous, and longer
hiking trips, trekking, climbing and exploring ideas, visit
our Hiking, Climbing & Canyoning
section on the adventures page now!
FOR CIRCLE ISLAND TOURING:
We have a whole section dedicated to the many sights and tourist attractions
on the road encircling Tahiti and going into Tahiti-iti: We
call it the Circle Island Tours section.
There's lots to see and learn, so take a visit now!
TAHITI SUN
TRAVEL RECOMMENDS:
PATRICK
ADVENTURE
PO. Box 20 999, 98 713 Papeete- TAHITI
Contact: Mr. Patrick CORDIER E-MAIL
& RESERVATIONS
Telephone (689) 83.29.29, Cell (689) 79.08.09, Fax (689) 76.05.99
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Day touring and nature walks with long time Tahiti Resident Patrick Cordier.
Minimum 4, maximum- 20 persons.
His knowledge of the botanical, historical, and cultural aspects of the
island make for excellent 1/2 day or full day excursions.
Also, guided 4x4 safari journeys
through the heart of Tahiti and more involved hiking,
trekking, lava tube exploration, & canyoning. See the hyperlinks
for details!
SEE OUR DIRECT
LINKING WEBSITE FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
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FETIA O TE MAU MATO CLUB PO. Box 9304, 98 715 Papeete- TAHITI Contact: Mr. Peirre WROBEL Telephone- (689) 43.04.64/ 77.02.22, Fax- (689) 43.04.64 Hikers association composed of many professionals offering different outing levels. Hiking excursions organized in all the islands of the Society Archipelago. |
ADVENTURE
EAGLE TOURS (MINI BUS TOURS) PO. Box 6719 - 98 702 Faa'a- Tahiti Contact: Mr. William LEETEG, Telephone- (689) 77.20.03 Air conditioned circle island mini bus tours of Tahiti. Minimum 2, maximum 8 passengers. |
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TAHITI ECO TOURS PO. Box 6845, 98 702 Faa'a- TAHITI Contact: Mr. Philippe SIU/ Mr. Francis MURPHY, Telephone- (689) 41.04.20/ 77.09.96, Fax- (689) 41.04.20 Trips are based on the themes of nature and the cultural history of our islands in the form of a series of lectures and fieldtrips or self selected programs. Half and full day trips and topics include:Tahiti's ancient culture, Adventures on Tahitis lagoon and coral reef, excursions to the Fautaua waterfalls, birdwatching, and botanical touring. We also tour the other Society Islands! |
The road encircling
the big island of Tahiti and stretching out into either side of the Tahiti-Iti
Peninsula is full of interesting sights to see, places to visit, and things
to explore. You can rent a vehicle and see the sights yourself or choose from
several tour buses or mini vans, complete with guides.
Makes for a great day of exploration for one or the whole family or group!
Visit our "To See" / Sightseeing
section now for comprehensive details!
HORSEBACK RIDING
Tahiti has a number of equestrian related organizations and horseback riding opportunities. We'll be adding details to this section when we get the chance, but for now, here's the list:
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EQUESTRE DE TAHITI Pirae race track PO. Box 444, 98 713 Papeete- TAHITI Contact: Miss. Veronique CLERCY Telephone- (689) 42.70.41/ 77.18.25, Fax- (689) 42.11.94 Open 6:00 -11:00am, and then 2-7 pm, Closed on Mondays Horseback riding. |
L'EPERON
DE PIRAE Pirae race track PO. Box 52217, 98 716 Pirae- TAHITI Contact: Miss. Veronique CLERCY Telephone/ Fax- (689) 42.79.87 Open 7:00 -11:30am, and then 2-7 pm, Closed on Mondays Horseback riding. |
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RANCH Pk 53, Papeari PO. Box 16 392, 98 727 Papeari- TAHITI Contact: Mr. Patrick CORDIER Telephone (689) 57.51.00, Fax (689) 57.20.20 Open daily 9am- 4pm Horseback riding. |
PONEY
CLUB OF TAHITI Pirae race track PO. Box 540, 98 728 Maharepa- MOOREA Contact: Miss. Vanessa GASTON Telephone- (689) 45.02.61/ 77.66.73, Fax- (689) 45.02.61 Open 8 am- 5:30 pm. Closed on Mondays. Horseback riding. |
FLIGHTSEEING/ HELICOPTER TOURS
If you're fortunate enough to have the financial ability to partake in a
helicopter tour of Tahiti, we highly recommend it. Although no TST member
has experienced this activity, we have been told flying over Tahiti's
majestic and wild interior, with the island's magical blue colors of the
Pacific surrounding, is indeed a treat worth experiencing!
Click here for Tahiti's 2
helicopter transport and touring service's details.
OTHER RECREATION
There's lots of other things to do on Tahiti for fun! From tennis to volleyball to swimming, get the details on our special recreation page now!
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