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Coastal Defence Guns

Coming from Faanui Bay, continue until you reach the quay of the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa on your left. Walk for another 50m and you'll see a steep track on your right. It climbs up to two WWII coastal defence guns, one of which is very well preserved.

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