Vairao

Vaira'o
Associated commune of Tai'arapu-Ouest
Location within Tahiti
Location of Vaira'o
Coordinates: 17°49′9″S 149°17′32″W / 17.81917°S 149.29222°W / -17.81917; -149.29222
CountryFrance
Overseas collectivityFrench Polynesia
CommuneTai'arapu-Ouest
Population
 (2022)
2,991
Time zoneUTC−10:00

Vaira'o, also known as Port Vairao and Matiti, is a small port town and district on the southwest coast of Tahiti, located just northwest of Teahupo'o. A town hall and sports centres lie in the northern part of the village and also features the Iti Diving International Centre, the only diving centre in Tahiti-Iti. Vaira'o Bay and lagoon are known for excellent fishing opportunities.