©Stèle Vēhiatua i te Māta'i
The monumental bronze work of Vēhiatua i te Māta'i, created by sculptor Evrard Chaussoy, is a cultural figure of the hōrue. The Matahīhae chiefdom, former name of Teahūpo'o, attached to the Va'a Hīvā, is the legendary cradle of surfing.
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Originating at the foot of Mount Roniu, Mount Maire-nui and Mount Te-ava, the Fauoro River (also known as Ti'i-rahi) winds its way 14 km through the valley before reaching its mouth at KP 0. The river's flow has formed the famous Hava'e Pass, located between Matahīhae Point (to the west) and Fare-mahora Point (to the east). Hava'e Pass opens out onto the ocean, welcoming swells from the south. It's a traditional surfing mecca, now internationally renowned.
For the ancient Polynesians,...
For the ancient Polynesians,...
