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Tahiti Island Guide
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Quick Facts |
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- Archipelago : Society Islands
- Area : 1.045 square km
- Population : 150.371
- Highest point : Mt Orohena (2.241 m)
- Capital city : Papeete |
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Highlights |
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- Shopping (pearls, souvenirs, handcraft)
- Museums
- 4x4 excursions
- Hiking
- Nightlife, bars
- Larger choice of restaurants
- Heiva festivities in July
- Billabong Pro (Surf world contest) |
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| 1. Description |
| Tahiti island - the largest island of French Polynesia
– is the administrative and economical center of the country
and features the only international airport. Consequently, all travelers
will have to pass by Tahiti upon their international arrival and to
catch their flight back home.
Most travelers (and travel guides) consider Tahiti as a transit
island only and want to spend as little time as possible there.
Although we understand your desire to quickly jump on the white
sand beaches and coconut trees found on other islands,
we believe
that Tahiti also offers many different points of interests such
as museums, shops, beautiful hiking and safari excursions ...
For all of you looking for a little nightlife, please note that
Tahiti is the only island where you will find night bars, discos
& clubs. On all other islands, nightlife is almost non-existent.
Finally, here are 2 good spots where you can have a refreshing
swim : West coast from PK15 to PK19 (some good snorkeling too)
; Venus
Point,
East
coast – PK10, with its black sand beach (no snorkeling). |
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| 2. What to do, to see |
- Circle island tour : Venus Point, Blow
Hole, 3 waterfalls, Gauguin Museum, Mataoa Garden
- 4x4 safari : visit the inner-island and
mountains (the best one consists of crossing Tahiti from
Papenoo to Mataiea)
- Viewpoints : Belvedere, Taravao plates
- Museums : Pearl of Tahiti, Gauguin,
Tahiti & her Islands, James
Norman Hall
- Municipal Market : A good place to buy souvenirs and handcraft,
flowers ...
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| 4. Bars, night clubs |
| - Les 3 Brasseurs
- Mana Rock Café
- Morisson
- Paradise Club
- Piano bar
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Tahiti hotels |
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More information about
the island of Tahiti , click
here
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