Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Mata-Utu
The capital's volcanic-stone cathedral, next to the royal palace of the King of Uvea.
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Wallis and Futuna: airports, things to do and where to stay
Wallis and Futuna, a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific between Fiji and Samoa, is home to three traditional Polynesian kingdoms. Wallis (Uvea), with its capital Mata-Utu, has crater lakes and a lagoon dotted with islets; Futuna is more mountainous and wild.
Wallis and Futuna airports
From the airport to central Wallis and Futuna
Wallis-Hihifo airport is about 6 km from central Wallis and Futuna.
Taxi y traslados
There is no public transport and taxis are very scarce. Most travellers rent a car or arrange a pick-up with their accommodation; Mata-Utu is about 7 km away.
Wallis and Futuna
Things to do in Wallis and Futuna
Lac Lalolalo
An almost perfectly round crater lake, ringed by sheer walls and forest, in the south-west of Wallis.
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Talietumu
Remains of a 15th-century Tongan fort, the most important archaeological site on Wallis.
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Basilique Saint-Pierre-Chanel de Poi
A shrine on Futuna dedicated to Saint Peter Chanel, Oceania's first martyr, and a place of pilgrimage.
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Îlots du lagon de Wallis
Around fifteen sandy, wooded islets dot the lagoon. Faioa is the largest, with turquoise-water beaches.
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Which airport serves Wallis and Futuna?
Wallis and Futuna is served by Wallis-Hihifo (WLS).
How far is the airport from central Wallis and Futuna?
Wallis-Hihifo airport is about 6 km from central Wallis and Futuna.
How do I get from the airport to central Wallis and Futuna?
From Wallis-Hihifo airport you can take Taxi y traslados (taxi). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Wallis and Futuna?
Highlights of Wallis and Futuna include Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Mata-Utu, Lac Lalolalo, Talietumu, Basilique Saint-Pierre-Chanel de Poi, and Îlots du lagon de Wallis.
Photo credits
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Mata-Utu: Brigitte & Heinz, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lac Lalolalo: Vogensto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Talietumu: Tauʻolunga, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Basilique Saint-Pierre-Chanel de Poi: Vogensto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Îlots du lagon de Wallis: Norarod91, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons