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# Papeete inquiry Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
suzytravla 09:39 UTC 02 May 2008 | We have an overnight stop in Papeete in a couple of months. Onward flight leaves 9pm so we have a full day for sightseeing. Was keen on the Gaughin museum but I see it's on the other side of the island - we're there on a Sunday so does anyone know if buses operate Sundays? Otherwise how can we get there - I gather taxis are prohibitively expensive. Also, does anyone know if there are showers available at Faa'a airport? Daughter would like to spend the arvo on the beach but I don't fancy flying on to New York with sand in my hair. Merci |
pago 18:38 UTC 02 May 2008 | The museum is not worth the trip, but....the drive is very nice. | 1
nukuhiva2 20:39 UTC 02 May 2008 | Don't take a bus - if there is any. We got stuck out there and hitchhiked back, thank goodness that the locals are willing to take stranded strangers in their car. | 2
suzytravla 05:47 UTC 04 May 2008 | Thanks guys, we'll probably give the museum a miss, looks like we can easily fill in the day in Papeete. Do any of you know if there are showers at the airport? | 3
barbijkm 15:07 UTC 04 May 2008 | No showers are available at the Tahiti airport. :-( | 4
raro 20:35 UTC 06 May 2008 | If you can afford it, rent a car for the day. The museum is roughly half way around the island, so a good stop for lunch, etc. Also, you will need a place to keep your stuff, unless you pay for a whole extra night for that evening flight. I don't think the bus goes that far on Sundays. | 5