Vaïare
in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-17.521 and -149.780 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -17° 31' 14" and W -149° 46' 47"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - XPF
Spoken languages:
French, Tahitian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:43 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
UTC/GMT offset: -9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:08 am and 5:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
18.133 and 30.767 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Abu Qussi
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for French Polynesia in Polynesia

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to French Polynesia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning French Polynesia. Last Update: 2024-04-16 08:26:06

Touring Vaïare

Vaïare in Îles du Vent is a town located in French Polynesia about 14 mi (or 23 km) west of Papeete, the country's capital place.

Time in Vaïare is now 07:43 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Tahiti with an UTC offset of -10 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Vaïare. The closest airport in French Polynesia is Moorea Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Papeete, Uturoa, , and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Chance of rainfall 19%
Air Humidity 82%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 16th of April 2024

27°C (81 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Wednesday, 17th of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 18th of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort

Address
1,7 mi
Moorea BP 28
98728 MAHAREPA
French Polynesia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa

Address
4,9 mi
BP 1005
98728 Papetoai
French Polynesia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 0:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Moorea, Paopao-Vaiare (Polynésie française 2010)

Published: September 21, 2010
Length: 08:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: margouillat4

Traversée entre Paopao et Vaiare (Moorea, Polynesie française, aout 2010), par l'ancien chemin du col de Vaiare.


requins à Moorea le 28 sept 2013 lors d'une partie de pêche

Published: January 25, 2014
Length: 52:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: fabienne vignal

3 gros et 3 moyens requins dormeurs en 1 seule partie de pêche (en compagnie de Manatea et sa famille) au bord de l'embarcadère de Pao Pao à Moorea, à 400m (et encore 1 requin moyen à...


Présentation de chants, danses et légendes de Pihaena par le Puna Reo

Published: May 24, 2014
Length: 15:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Puna Reo Piha'e'ina

Répétition pour la présentation des chants, danses et légendes de Pihaena par le Puna Reo a Papeete le 31 Mai.


EcoLodge Cook's Beach MOOREA

Published: August 20, 2012
Length: 53:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Enjoy Villas EcoLodge - E.V.E

http://www.sejour-en-polynesie.com/FOCUS-sur-le-Cook-s-Beach-de-Moorea_a149.html Cook's beach is a villa for 16 people with 5 rooms & 1 studio. With swimming pool on the water in Moorea.


Helicopter flight around Moorea island in French Polynesia

Published: August 29, 2008
Length: 53:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Harry Juselius

Join the helicopter flight around Moorea island in French Polynesia 2008.


Funny Day in Moorea EcoLodge

Published: November 24, 2012
Length: 44:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Enjoy Villas EcoLodge - E.V.E

http://www.sejour-en-polynesie.com Journée fun avec bouée tractée et wake board sur la baie de cook à Moorea.


Outrigger First Try

Published: October 02, 2013
Length: 48:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gary Morris

Trying out an outrigger canoe on Cook's Bay in Moorea (French Polynesia)


Cook's Mountain

Published: August 19, 2012
Length: 42:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Enjoy Villas EcoLodge - E.V.E

A great experience! 6 bungalows into the Pao-Pao mountain.


Moorea Island Drive2

Published: April 22, 2014
Length: 03:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kidtvl

タヒチはモーレア島をドライブした映像です。クック湾、ベルベデーレ展望台、パオパオ村など。


Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa

Published: January 03, 2012
Length: 33:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tahiti Tourisme Australia

Steeped in tradition and story, the 7.5 acre lagoon-fronted resort stands on the grounds of the first hotel built on the island. In 1961, three young Californians, The Bali Hai Boys, as they...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Moorea Airport

Moorea Airport (French: Aéroport de Moorea) is an airport serving the island of Moorea in French Polynesia. It is also known as Temae Airport or Moorea Temae Airport for its location near the village of Temae in northeastern Moorea. The airport is located 7.5 km northeast of Afareitu, the island's main village. It is also 15 km west of the island of Tahiti. The airport opened on October 6, 1967.

Located at -17.4894, -149.762 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in French Polynesia

Air Moorea Flight 1121

On 9 August 2007, Air Moorea Flight 1121, operated on an Air Moorea de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter airplane, crashed shortly after taking off from Temae Airport on Moorea island in French Polynesia; the plane was bound for Tahiti's Faa'a International Airport. According to the official report by Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'Aviation Civile, all 20 occupants, 19 passengers and one crew member, died. Two of the passengers were European Union officials.

Located at -17.4883, -149.762 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aviation accidents and incidents in 2007, Accidents and incidents involving the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, Aviation accidents and incidents in French Polynesia, 2007 in French Polynesia

Mount Tohivea

Mount Tohivea (or Tohiea) is a volcanic peak and the highest point on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia at 3,960 feet (1,207 m). On its slopes are many streams and fertile soils. There are hiking trails along the summit close to Belvedere Point where people can view Mont Routui and the two bays and three peninsulas of Moorea. Mount Tohivea is a dormant volcano that is easily visible from Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia. The surrounding peaks are almost as tall as Mount Tohivea.

Located at -17.5449, -149.813 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of French Polynesia

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