Marae Manunu
A 'national-level' marae on the islet across from Maeva on Huahine Nui, with a two-tiered stone platform about 40 meters long facing the open sea.
Marae Manunu lies on the islet (motu) of Ovarei, across from Maeva village, and can be reached by crossing a bridge and walking along the coast. It was the community temple of Huahine Nui, dedicated to the war god 'Oro and the sea god. Its terraced platform is about 40 meters long and about 2 meters high, built from huge coral slabs. It is one of the best-preserved marae in the Society Islands. Around it are a quiet coastline and coconut groves, and it can be visited together with the Maeva archaeological sites.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Maeva Marae Complex
- Ancient Fish Traps of Maeva
- Matairea Hill Archaeological Trail
- Huahine Pearl Farm
- Sacred Blue-eyed Eels of Faie
- Belvedere Lookout
- Fare
- Maroe Bay Bridge