Other Islands
The Austral & Gambier Archipelagos
More than 600 kilometres from Tahiti the remote and mysterious Austral Archipelago is a haven of
authentic Polynesian culture and tradition. It includes Rurutu, where the humpback whales come to
breed; Tubai, perfect for kite and windsurfing, and the off the beaten track islands of Rimatara and
Raivavae, two hidden paradises.
The Gambiers are located more than 1700 kilometres east of Tahiti and are remote, rugged and charming.
Mangareva is the only inhabited island and produces the most beautiful pearls in all of Polynesia.
The Society Archipelago
The Society Archipelago is a group of high tropical islands surrounded by lagoons. Aside from Tahiti,
Moorea and Bora Bora, the Society Archipelago also includes Huahine, the magical Garden of Eden
island; Raiatea, the cradle of Polynesian culture and spirituality; Taha’a, the vanilla island and Maupiti,
the preserved island.
The Marquesas Archipelago
The appeal of the Marquesas is its powerful landscape of cliffs, sharp peaks and deep valleys. You will
discover archaeological sites, unforgettable dives and elements of Marquesan culture including tattoo,
sculpture and handicrafts. Nuku Hiva, the Mythical Island is home to many archeological ruins. Hiva
Oa offers 320 square kilometres of striking mountains and majestic valleys where wild horses are in
abundance. It is also the resting place of Paul Gauguin.
The Tuamotu Archipelago
The Tuamotus comprise 78 sandy atolls over several hundred kilometres. It includes Rangiroa, the
largest atoll and a mecca for scuba divers; Tikehau, with its stunning pink sand beaches; Manihi,
famous for its pearl farms; Fakarava, an untouched paradise and Makemo, with its amazing
dive passes.
3hrs 45min
MARQUESAS ARCHIPELAGO
4hrs 30min
3hrs 45min
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Tikehau
SOCIETY ARCHIPELAGO
Ahe
Rangiroa
45min
TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO
1hr
Makemo
1hr 10min
Tahiti
1hr 30min
Rurutu
AUSTRAL ARCHIPELAGO
Manihi
1hr 15min
55min
Tupai
Maupiti
Taha’a 40min
Bora Bora
Tetiaroa
Raiatea Huahine
Moorea
Rimatara
Nuku Hiva
Ua Huka
Fatu Huku
Hiva Oa
Ua Pou
Motane
Tahuata
Fatu Hiva
Tubuai
Raivavae
Fakarava
Tenararo
4hrs 25min
GAMBIER ARCHIPELAGO
Mangareva
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