Tahiti

DESTINATION INFORMATION

Ia Orana!

The most sensual holiday of all! Tahiti, the largest of the 118 islands and atolls in French Polynesia, and her Islands of Moorea, Bora Bora and Huahine is the place for white sand beaches, waterfalls deep in the jungle and crystal clear lagoons.

Regarded by many travellers as the last great holiday paradise, the stunning “islands of love” offer high-quality thatched roof bungalows set in a tropical garden or over a gin-coloured lagoon, Polynesian dancing and singing and dramatic island backdrops.
Fresh produce allows the South Pacific’s finest chefs to serve tantalising French, Tahitian and Chinese cuisine accompanied by the best French and Californian wines.
Tahiti is also the place for fantastic watersports and activities ranging from beach parties to visits to the Paul Gauguin Museum.
The relatively slow French conversation is easy to follow with limited high-school French, and English is widely understood and spoken at all resorts.
And while Tahiti has long been a quality holiday choice, it is no longer the exclusive (and expensive) place it once was with packages competitive with other South Pacific and Australian resorts making paradise available to all.
For the best value we recommend packages based around brand name hotels in Papeete and on islands including Moorea, Huahine and Bora Bora.

We look forward to sharing this exotic corner of paradise with you!

Tahiti the stunning "islands of love"

REGIONS

Tahiti
This mystical and mountainous island fringed by glorious white and black sand beaches is where you will find Papeete, French Polynesia's bustling capital, and its stylish shops and Le Marche (market).

Moorea
With steep jungle covered volcanic peaks rising from the turquoise waters of the lagoon and stunning white sand beaches, Moorea is correctly renowned as one of the world's most beautiful islands.

Bora Bora
The world's best address! The stunning crystal clear lagoon & extraordinary white sand beaches against a backdrop of jungle covered peaks contribute to the unparalleled beauty that surrounds you here. Resorts devoted to the absolute indulgence of their guests have made Bora Bora one of the most exclusive destinations anywhere.

Outer Islands

Taha'a
Taha'a - the Vanilla Island - shares her lagoon wtih Raitea from which, according to the legend, she was detached by a sacred eel possessed by the spirit of a princess. This enchanting paradise, endowed with a magnificent turquoise lagoon surrounded by "motus", islets of superb white sand beaches is an ancient volcano dominated by Mount Ohiri wtih its exceptional panorama. Notched by deep valleys which giver her her jagged form, this savage island is equally renowned for the picturesque quality of her archaeological sites hidden by the coconut trees, ferns and grasses which flourish up the peaks.Renowed for its quiet bays protected from trade winds, its archeological sites and its fishy lagoon, highly colored and appreciated by sailors, Taha'a hosts a few peal farms.The "Vanilla Island" nicknamed so because of the precious orchids that prosper on numerous plantations, remains virtually saturated with the strong aroma of the beans which perfumes the coast lines and the little hibiscus-bordered villages nestled in the hills.The inhabitants still live a peaceful and traditional life, fishing and farming and selling their produces on either Uturoa or Papeete's markets.

Tahiti Fast Facts

Climate & Clothing: Cooled by the gentle breezes of the South Pacific, Tahiti averages 26ºC from April to September. December to March is the hot summer wet season, averaging 30ºC. Dress is casual by day and smart-casual by night.
Time Zone: Tahiti is 20 hours behind Australian EST.
Documents, Customs & Health: Current passport and a round-trip ticket. Vaccinations are not necessary.
Money: Local currency is French Pacific Francs. 1 AUD = 75 XPF. There are ATMs & major banks in Papeete and larger towns. Credit cards are widely accepted. CFP150 per person City Tax is payable to most hotels direct.
Language: French and Tahitian with English widely spoken in tourist areas including Papeete, Moorea and Bora Bora.
Electrical Equipment: 220 volts with European style plugs.

The Tahiti Experience

Visit Le Marche Papeete for black pearls, shell jewellery and t-shirts.
Enjoy a day trip to the stunning island of Moorea.
Visit the undersea world at Lagoonarium.
Try the great value food at Les Roulottes, (colourful food vans on the waterfront).
Visit the Gauguin Museum.
Snorkel with the local lagoon marine life including stingrays, sharks, dolphins and mantarays.
Visit the Belvedere lookout on Moorea offering spectacular views.

NB: Currency exchange subject to change without notice.

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