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Tahiti New Years Eve 2024

Guide to new years eve in Tahiti. Top hotels, fireworks, parties and events for NYE 2023-2024

Tahiti is another Pacific Island location that is very popular as a new year's eve destination with visitors from abroad. People from Australia and New Zealand in particular, who are looking for somewhere quiet and secluded to see in the new year.

As the largest island of the island nation of French Polynesia, Tahiti offer visitors a wonderful mix of natural beauty, relaxation and cultural richness. Known for it's famous black-sand beaches, Tahiti also has many lagoons, cascading waterfalls and even 2 extinct volcanoes, the original source of the black sand making up those fantastic beaches. Another very popular destination in the French Polynesian islands is of course nearby Bora Bora.

The most popular resort in Tahiti is Papeete, where top attractions to help fill out your trip include the Aremiti Ferry, Paofai Gardens, Notre Dame Cathedral and the ever popular and lively Municipal market.

As with all South Pacific island venues we have to caution that the Christmas and new year festive season falls right in the middle of the tropical cyclone. Or hurricane season, so although significant disruption is unlikely, please make sure you have adequate insurance cover before you commit to travelling here.

New Years Eve Traditions

There are a number of tradtional greetings for the new year in Tahiti.

In Papeete the new year celebrations for the locals are centred on the popular Waterfront Esplanade, which stretches from the To'Ata Square to Vai'ete Square and is the site of many lively bars and restaurants and the midnight fireworks.

One popular local tradition to indulge as part of your new year visit to Tahiti is to take part in Le Tere Fa'ati, a festive tour that takes place on an open air bus. The buses are decorated specially for the occasion and tour some of the popular local attractions, while along the way local musicians perform lively drum and ukulele music to keep you entertained.

Parties & Events

For visitors to Tahiti your best option for a new year party is likely to be in your hotel, as most of the more popular resorts host their own private parties, events and firework displays. Top venues to have held events in the past include:

Le Meridien Tahiti in Punaauia

InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa in Fa'aa - set on a fantastic lagoon with volcano views.

Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort - Panoramic views and spa facilities are among the top attractions at this very popular resort

Special mention also for the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, which normally hosts a new year festival for all guests.

New Years Eve Hotels

We've mentioned a few of the top hotels above, but there is a wide range of alternatives to choose from too, with everything from 5 star resorts to basic beach bungalows.

To check availability and make reservations at both our recommendations and all the hotels in the area, you can make online bookings here.

NYE Live Stream

There are very few live streaming webcams in Tahiti for you to check out, this one is over the airport, which isn't very exciting. But if I find any more, I will update you:

Live webcams

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