WWII American Cannons
Canons américains
The remains of coastal guns installed by American forces during the Second World War, reached by a four-wheel-drive along a dirt track on the mountainside, with views over the lagoon and Faanui Bay.
From 1942 to 1946, American forces established a supply base on Bora Bora under the codename Bobcat. Thousands of soldiers were stationed on the island, and they built an airstrip, a harbour and the island's ring road. They also installed several naval guns on the high ground to guard against a Japanese attack. The rust-covered cannons remain on the hillside today. Most of them can only be reached on a four-wheel-drive island tour, and the lookout points offer panoramic views over Faanui Bay and the lagoon. Some gun positions are on private land, so it is best to join a tour rather than wander in on your own.
Opening hours
Visit on a guided tour (about half a day)
Nearby sights
- Marae Fare Opu
- Motu Tapu
- Vaitape
- Bora Bora Lagoon
- Mount Pahia Hike
- Mount Otemanu
- Overwater Bungalow Resorts
- Bloody Mary's