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Tahiti Travel Tips
Tahiti Travel Connection is your Tahiti specialist and we have some great tips to help make your Tahiti travel adventures run smoothly!
- French Polynesia is also known as Tahiti & Her Islands. There are 118 islands comprising French Polynesia, of which Tahiti is the main island and the location of the capital city, Papeete. Faa’a International Airport is located on the island of Tahiti approximately 5km west of Papeete.
- From Australia, Air Tahiti Nui is the international airline to Tahiti & Her Islands. It offers flights between Australia and Papeete, via Auckland.
- International flights arrive on the island of Tahiti. Due to crossing the International Dateline, most flights from Australia arrive the day before they depart. Most holiday packages in French Polynesia will require one night in Papeete before travelling to another island the following day. Most passengers returning to Australia will require one night in Papeete prior to departure, as flights leave early in the morning.
- Air Tahiti is a private, domestic airline which links all five archipelagos. Travel between some islands, such as Tahiti to Moorea, can be made by high-speed catamaran.
- We recommend booking the same hotel chain throughout your visit, as ‘Island Combo’ specials are available. We also recommend booking transfers throughout your visit
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Passports & visas
Australian passport holders do not require a visa for a stay as a tourist of up to three months, but must hold a passport with at least three months validity beyond the date of departure from French Polynesia.
If you are a non-Australian passport holder, please check your visa requirements with the appropriate Embassy or Consulate. You may also require a transit visa for New Zealand if you are flying via Auckland.
Note: Please double-check your visa requirements with the appropriate authorities prior to travel as visa regulations are subject to change.Currency
The local currency is the French Pacific Franc (XPF). There are plenty of ATMs and international banks in Tahiti, with branch offices in the resort Islands. Major credit cards are widely accepted in most hotels, restaurants, boutiques and other tourist establishments.
Note: A$1 = 94 XPF approximately.Local taxes & charges
For all hotels on Tahiti and Her Islands a compulsory local tax of approximately 150XPF per person per night must be paid directly to the hotels - for your guidance this amount has been included in the package prices shown on this website. Seasonal surcharges, supplements, compulsory meals and/or transfers may apply during peak period or at particular properties.
Seasonality & Pricing
While seasons may vary for each resort, generally speaking, the following seasons apply:
High Season – 1 June – 31 October & 20 December – 20 January
Low Season – Rest of the yearClimate
Tahiti & Her Islands enjoy an even year round climate with daytime temperatures around 28-30 degrees Celsius, dropping slightly in the evenings. The weather is warmer and more humid from November through to May and drier and cooler from June until October. Year round, the sun rises between 5 and 6am and sets between 6 and 7pm. There is very little difference between high and low tide in French Polynesia.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 27°C 27.1°C 27.4°C 27.1°C 26.4°C 25.2°C 24.7°C 24.6°C 25°C 25.6°C 26.3°C 26.6°C These figures are a guide only.
