Tahiti tahiti, the largest and most populated island in french polynesia, has become the main island. The narrow coastal road has many twists and turns, each one revealing scenery of incredible beauty. Huahine is truly an undiscovered paradise among the society islands. Among all of the islands, raiatea and tahaa are a favorite for sailors. Moorea island french polynesia book with etahiti travel. If a quieter less commercial feel appeals then huahine should be seen.
Explore rurutu holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. For all those who want to book their activities in polynesia before going on a trip, i advise you to. Jump in the famous aranui 5 cargo and let yourself be carried away before reaching tthe cook islands and the gorgeous austral archipelago. Rurutu, the land of stone lifting is as good as her australes sister islands. Thanks to its mild climate, rurutu offers varied landscapes with rich vegetation. It is believed that, at one time, huahine was one island. It is part of the leeward islands group iles sous le vent. The legendary name tahiti not only identifies the main island, but also describes the groups of islands that make up french polynesia. Commonly referred to as the islands of tahiti, french polynesia is a collection of 118 islands and atolls scattered across an impressive nautical surface area the size of western europe. Huahine is for sure the wildest and most secretive island of the society islands thanks to its luxuriant nature and its past full of myths and legends.
Rurutu is one of the south pacifics largest raised atolls makatea. Because of the short distance that separates tahiti and moorea 10 miles 17 km, it often carries the nickname of sister island of tahiti. Huahine is one of the least populated islands in the society islands, and its not filled with tourists either. Rurutu is the northernmost island in the austral archipelago of french polynesia, and the name of a commune consisting solely of that island. There are plenty of opportunities for diving, surfing, snorkelling, exploring topnotch archaeological sites and horse riding, but the beauty of this place. Coffee, miri wild basil, grapefruit, orange, lemon, papaya and litchi plantations make rurutu a genuine garden of eden. These lush destinations, considered part of the society islands, may be the most famous in the archipelago. See more ideas about tahiti, tahiti islands and french polynesia. The island of rurutu, known as a refuge for whales, is the ultimate attraction in this distant archipelago. White sand beaches, splendid bays, valleys of fertile and generous plantations coffee, mangos, papaws, pineapples, litchis.
We have six bungalows with terrace, bathroom with hot water, ceiling fan, fridge. Its temperate climate is ideally suited to the cultivation of coffee, lychees and oranges, which are grown alongside more traditional crops, like taro. Island hopping plan your trip content tahiti tourisme. Huahine, a beautiful island, in a more understated way, that has retained old world polynesia feelings and atmosphere. Set in a gorgeous lagoon, huahine is dotted with several mountain peaks in which the highest, mount turi, reaches some 2,200 feet high. It is a land of timeless beauty, azure lagoons, intoxicating aromas, untouched beaches and ancient traditions. Why huahine is my favourite island in the south pacific. Hello, i have done some research about the islands of french polynesia for a trip in september probably in 2011. Air tahiti also offers two extensions which, in conjunction with a pass, enable you to visit the austral islands and part of the marquesas islands as well. Located 30 minutes away from tahiti by plane, it is also the nearest one from the main island of this archipelago.
Getting around in tahiti and her islands world travel guide. With its typically polynesian atmosphere and its confortable rooms, no doubt this ship will exceed your expectations. We are using cookies to provide statistics that help us give you the best experience of our site. Travelers will find something new to explore around every bend, from sacred sites and archeological landmarks that are among the best preserved in french polynesia to the colorful sea life that can be experienced on a scuba or snorkeling expedition. The sea link between the island of tahiti and her sister moorea is one of the most used maritime routes in the world. Choose one of the air tahiti passes and discover lots of islands in the different archipelagos of french. Huahine is immaculately tropical and effortlessly polynesian. The island of rurutu, known as a refuge for whales, is the ultimate attraction in. Several islands like moorea, huahine, raiatea, rurutu and other archipelagoes celebrate traditional dances and songs linked to legends, cultural stories. Top huahine guide including maps, things to do in huahine, resorts and hotels, transportation, restaurants, and huahine historic information. At the time they had the only swimming pool on the island. Click on the pass or extension of your choice to see our recommended itineraries and fares. Rurutu, anciently name is eteroa, is located at 572 kilometres southwest of tahiti and it has a surface of 32 km2.
Book your vacation create your dream vacation with the help from a tahiti specialist. Rurutu the caves island of the australs islands book with etahiti. Huahine tahiti vacations bora bora vacations tahiti. I suggest rurutu in the australs as the visibility is exceptional, but before. You might also like have a look at the applicable terms and conditions. Huahine is known as the garden island for its beautiful rainforests, dramatic terrain, and enchanting lagoon. Rurutu is surrounded by cliffs overlooking the sea and full of underground galleries, caves filled with legends a must see. Huahine is not only the nearest leeward island from tahiti but also stands among the most preserved islands of the society archipelago. Click on the links below to make sure your trip goes smoothly. The high season for whale watching in rurutu is july 15 october 15 th. Only a 40minute flight from the island of tahiti, the enchanted huahine, with its lush forests, untamed landscape and quaint villages, is one of tahitis bestkept secrets, a place where you can live like a local. Huahine is actually two islands, when viewed from the air.
The secluded royal huahine is located on the western coast of huahine, facing the neighboring islands of raiatea and tahaa on the horizon. Its geological structure is unique in polynesia as this island does not feature a lagoon but it is surrounded by steep cliffs and includes several chalky caves with stalactites and stalagmites made by erosion. We honeymooned in huahine, bora bora and tahiti over 20 years ago. Why use the air tahiti interisland passes in french polynesia.
Located at only 35 mn by plane from tahiti, huahine is not only the nearest leeward island from tahiti but also stands among the most preserved islands of the society archipelago. Rurutu le manotel tahiti vacations bora bora vacations. It receives fewer tourists than moorea or bora bora. Rurutu is surrounded by steep cliffs and includes several chalky caves. Tahiti, moorea, raiatea and huahine are the main islands for surfing, but many of. Since all of these volcanic islands are sinking, ever so slowly, the two highest portions of the original island are what show above the surface of the ocean today.
By continuing to use the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. We can help plan accommodations resorts and pensions, flights, cruises, transportation, and activities. We have a restaurant reserved for hotel guests, we propose a local cooked, based on fish, fruit, vegetables and local products of the islands, we have a bar with alcohol and many cocktails with or without alcohol. You can also use this form to search for flight times. The island equivalent to the garden of eden, huahine is an immense tropical. A bridge connects the 2 islands and can be easily explored in a day or two or more. Tourism committees and cities halls of each island. Huahine is an island located among the society islands, in french polynesia, an overseas territory of france in the pacific ocean. Everyone except those arriving on private jet must fly into french polynesia through the international airport in papeete, the capital.
Want to visit more than one island on the same trip. Huahine, one of the tahitian society islands is a popular quiet island. The waters within the lagoons and around the islands of tahiti are among the greatest in the world for sailing because of the temperate climate, steady trade winds, proximity of the islands, central south pacific location, and abundance of dramatic anchorages. With only eight small villages dotted around the 20milesincircumference island and 5,000 residents, hopping on a bicycle and riding for just a few minutes is all it takes to feel like youre on your own private island. Huahine is divided into two parts huahine nui and huahine iti separated by a narrow channel. The peak season for swimming with whales in tahiti and other islands is midaugust to the end of. Vertical limestone cliffs pockmarked with caves line the coast, while the volcanic interior is a fertile, mindbogglingly abundant jungle. It is a shame you didnt get to visit the vanilla farms as that was one of my favorite things. On one side, the mountains rise proud and steep challenging the sky, on the other, the tropical lagoon sparkles like a zillion twinkling stars. Still, these tiny islandsmany of which remain uninhabitedmake up a total landmass of only 1,600 square miles 4,100 sq. Huahine casts a spell over you from the moment you arrive. About thirty minutes by plane from the island of tahiti, huahine, with its lush forests and quaint villages, is one of polynesias bestkept secrets.
Book huahine vacations and huahine hotels with far and away. Tahiti is a world beyond all other island destinations. Interisland transportation by plane air tahiti operates regularly scheduled. The islands of tahiti, french polynesia 118 south pacific islands and atolls in 5. But there are other easilyaccessible islands in the group, including huahine, raiatea and maupiti, which have long been overshadowed by their celebrity siblings. Huahine, raiatea, tahaa, bora bora, maupiti the various activities on offer include the basics of polynesian crafts, such as the making of the pareo pareu in polynesian, diving in waters with excellent visibility, copra culture dried albumen of coconut, pearl farming, hiking and.
Lush and scarcely developed, this is an island to visit for extreme calm, communing with nature and a genuine taste of culture. Accessible only by boat from fare, it has a remote offshore feel although still part of the main island. The austral islands are an archipelago made of seven islands, five of which are inhabited and four of which are accessible by air. We stayed in the sofitel, which has since been abandoned. Huahine, the women island book with etahiti travel. Island directory tahiti islands of french polynesia. The austral islands, named for their location, are the southernmost group of islands in french polynesia. All other tahiti islands can be accessed from papeete, flying with the inter island carrier, air tahiti. Rurutu travel the australs, french polynesia lonely planet. French polynesia between july and october, be sure to book a whalewatching trip.
Then, simply book a tahiti rurutu flight via the local airline air tahiti. The island can be easily visited from tahiti, either by boat 35 mn or by plane 10 mn. If you are looking for a true escape from the world, and some impressive bragging rights, then pull out your globe and find the austral islands. They are situated over 300 miles 500 kilometers below tahiti, and therefore have a slightly cooler climate. Rimatara or rurutu, clearly speak less to people than bora bora or fakarava. Those caves constitutes one of the major points of interest. You can swim with whales in moorea and bora bora too. Discover all the diversity of our destinations by clicking on one of the french polynesian islands distributed between the five archipelagos in this page. Steering for cook islands and the austral archipelago. People often prefer to visit more popular islands such as bora bora or tahiti. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. A stay at a pension is a view into how tahitian families live the foods made from local ingredients, the activities. Due to the limited number of flights and accommodations on the islands, we recommend booking at least 912 months in advance to be assured of accommodations during your stay. Rurutu, the northernmost island of the austral archipelago, boasts a landscape carved by erosion, offering impressive cliffs and caves.
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