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Hanaui Destination Guide
Delve into Hanaui in French Polynesia
Hanaui in the region of French Polynesia (general) is a city in French Polynesia - some 885 mi or ( 1425 km ) North-East of Papeete , the country's capital .
Current time in Hanaui is now 01:17 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Marquesas " with a UTC offset of -9.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: and Taua. While being here, make sure to check out Taua . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Hanaui ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
CSI Legocity
CSI Legocity 1.1 Traincrash I´m sorry because its without sounds. And it can be confusing you^^ But I hope you enjoy it. ..
Tsunami, 27/2/2010, Hiva Oa, Marquises, port d' Atuona, Tahauku.
Video of effects of the 2/27/2010 tsunami at Tahauku in the Atuona bay, in Hiva Oa, Marquesas. The water level variation was 4m. The sea moved in and out several times with the same amplitude. The eff ..
タヒチアンダンス（マルケサス）練習風景
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Hiva Oa - Île de Gauguin et Brel - Gauguin's island
L'île chère au cœur de Paul Gauguin et de Jacques Brel, est située dans l'archipel des Marquises. Une force et un charme particuliers se dégagent de cette île au relief tourmenté, qui abonde en sites ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Temetiu
Temetiu is the South Marquesan name for the highest peak of the mountain ridge that rises above the western end of Ta'a Oa in southwestern Hiva ‘Oa. Rising to 1,213 m (3,980 ft. ) above sea level, Temetiu is also the highest point on the island.
Located at -9.80 -139.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Calvary Cemetery, Atuona
Calvary Cemetery is the main cemetery in Atuona, Hiva ‘Oa, French Polynesia. It is located on a hillside on the eastern edge of town, overlooking the anchorage on Atuona Bay. The cemetery is the final resting place of French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin, as well as of Belgian singer Jacques Brel.
Located at -9.80 -139.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Atuona
Atuona, located on Atuona Bay on the southern side of Hiva Oa island, is the administrative centre of the commune (municipality) of Hiva-Oa. Atuona was the capital of all the Marquesas Islands but it has been replaced by Taiohae. The peak Temetiu, rising to 1,213 m (3,980 ft) above sea level, towers above the town. Atuona was the final home of Paul Gauguin, who died there in 1903 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, which overlooks the town. The Belgian singer Jacques Brel is also buried there.
Located at -9.80 -139.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Atuona Airport
Atuona Airport or Hiva Oa Airport is an airport located 4.5 kilometres northeast of Atuona, on the island of Hiva Oa, in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. Previously, that airport had been assigned the HIX IATA location identifier, which has then been deprecated by IATA in 2012.
Located at -9.77 -139.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Atuona Bay
Atuona Bay (French Baie d'Atuona or Baie Tahauku) is a small inlet on the north shore of Ta‘a ‘Oa, on the southern coast of Hiva ‘Oa. The bay is traditionally called Vevau in Marquesan. At the head of the bay lies Atuona, chief town of the southern Marquesas Islands. Atuona Bay is separated from the excellent harbor of Taha Uku to its east, by a headland called Feki, and from westernmore extensions of Ta'a Oa by a small rock called Hanakee.
Located at -9.81 -139.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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