Marae Fare Opu
Ancient Polynesian ceremonial stone platforms by the sea in Faanui Bay, with turtle petroglyphs carved into the slabs. The easiest marae on the island to visit.
A marae was an open-air place for religious ceremonies and gatherings in ancient Polynesia. The area around Faanui Bay was once the religious centre of Bora Bora and still has several marae. Marae Fare Opu lies right beside the island ring road by the sea. It is built from large coral slabs, some of which bear petroglyphs of turtles, sacred animals in Polynesian culture. The site is free and unfenced, so you can stop on the way by bicycle. Do not climb on the stone platforms. It is about 5 kilometers north of Vaitape along the ring road.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mount Pahia Hike
- Bora Bora Lagoon
- Mount Otemanu
- Vaitape
- WWII American Cannons
- Bloody Mary's
- Overwater Bungalow Resorts
- Bora Bora Turtle Center