Venus Point – Papeete
Venus Point is a black sand spit jutting into Matavai Bay. It is a favoured picnic spot for locals as the water is clear and warm, and the beach usually sheltered and calm. Occasionally it will offer small long breaking waves which are great for body boarding – especially for kids. (A small tip – Air Tahiti Nui will allow one extra ‘surf’ bag per person on flights to Tahiti without fee – so it is worth packing your body boards, especially if taking kids)