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Planning your holiday!
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Good to know…
International Flights
arrive into Papeete, on the Island of
Tahiti. Due to crossing the International
Dateline, most flights from Australia arrive
the day before they depart. Air
Tahiti Nui’s flight schedules usually allows
a 5, 7, 9 or 14 day holiday as they do not
fly every day. |
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On arrival
– all passengers are met at the airport
by a ground operator and it is here
where you will be issued with vouchers
for accommodation, activities, domestic
flight tickets etc. Most passengers
arriving into French Polynesia will
require 1 night in Papeete before
forwarding to another island the
following morning. |
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For your consideration…
Choosing an Island-
French Polynesia is around the same area in
size as Europe and is made up of 5 groups of
islands. Refer to our detailed map on page 3
for details.
The most popular destinations are the
“Society” Islands, or sometimes referred to
as the ‘Hi Islands’. It is home to the
famous islands of “Tahiti, Moorea & Bora
Bora”, which are world renowned for their
volcanic peaks surrounded by glistening
lagoons with white sandy beaches.
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"Low Islands" |
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The Tuamotu is geographically very
different, and is often referred to as the
‘Low Islands’. It is an archipelago
comprising 78 low islands or coral atolls
scattered over several hundred miles of the
eastern Pacific. Life on these remote atolls
is simple and quiet. Interior lagoons are a
haven for black pearl farms, fish parks,
snorkelling and scuba diving. We recommend
these islands for those seeking a more
remote island experience without comprising
on resort style comforts! |
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A visit to the Society Islands or the
Tuamotu generally involves a stay of 1 night
on arrival and 1 night on in Tahiti. It is
recommended to book the same hotel chain
throughout your visit as ‘Island Combo’
specials are always available. |
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The island of Tahiti offers a good selection
of quality resorts, all with spectacular
views of Moorea. For an affordable
alternative or a quick ‘5 days escape’ we
recommend staying on this island of Tahiti.
You can also visit Moorea for the day -
catch the hi-speed ferry from Papeete and in
30 minutes time you can be collecting your
hire car to circumnavigate the island.
The length of stay in French Polynesia
usually determines the number of islands
visited. Air Tahiti have an airpass which
makes it easy and economical to visit more
than one island during your visit.
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We recommend to book transfers throughout.
For economical savings, and to ensure you do
not miss out, we recommend pre bookings for
the following:
- Meal plans
- Activities
- Spa packages
Departures
- A night is usually requires at the end in
Papeete as the flights leave early morning. |
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We hope this summary helps you plan your holiday to French
Polynesia. For any questions or advice,
please call our reservations team who are
all very well travelled in Tahiti and are
here to help make your holiday one you will
always remember…! |
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