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TUBUAI
Located on the tropic of Capricorn, Tubuaï enjoys a temperate climate, tropical yet cooler than Tahiti. Two volcanic mountain ranges stand out against the milky sky typical of the Austral archipelago.
There, the blues seem colder, and the greens sharper under the diaphanous light which highlights the turquoise lagoon of this ovalshaped island. Favoured place for diving, Tubuai's warm waters offer an excellent shelter for all sorts of tropical fish as well as clams and crayfish living close to the many "motu" (islets) set inside the coral barrier. Economic and administrative center of the Australs, Tubuai is the largest island of the archipelago. Her wonderful landscpae portrays a tropical paradise. Sumptuous white sand beaches, gentle slopes, fertile valleys where coffee, "taro" and orange trees grow. Just perfect for visitors to enjoy magnificent panoramas. A few years after Captain James Cook, the first Europeans to set foot on this ground were Fletcher Christian and his "Mutiny on the bounty" gang who tried to settle in Fort George only to leave traces of their passage after intense battles on the site. From Mataura harbor, with a little imagination, visitors will be able to see the profile of a man lying down on the western mountain chain of the island. 4x4 excursion are possible as well as easy hikes to the top of Mount Taita (1,280 feet) enabling ramblers to exercise their passion on wild trails amidst lush vegetation flooded by sun. In addition, a constant year-round wind allows kitesurfing or windsurfing in its immense lagoon.
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Tahiti’s Hidden Paradise islands are waiting for you
(Français) Seemingly lost in the legendary shadow of Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea are the “Hidden Paradise” islands of Tahiti – Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a, the Tuamotu atolls, and the Marquesas islands. Relatively unchanged by the modern world and long considered some of Tahiti’s “best kept secrets,” these islands and atolls lure travelers looking for an authentic Polynesian experience enhanced by world-class resorts, with international cuisine and pure uncrowded beaches.
26/08/2010 1:34:52 p.m.
Orange Festival in Tahiti
The city of Punauia will host the feast of the orange on the 26th and 27th June. This city is considered as the Orange stronghold of Tahiti.
26/06/2010 8:57:46 a.m.
Ukulele festival in Tahiti !
The ukulele is an instrument that appeared in the late 19th century. It was first introduced by the Portuguese and Spanish immigrants on the islands of Hawaii.
The third Ukulele Festival which took place in Tahiti ended Saturday night. About 20 persons joined together to attend the event.
23/06/2010 11:41:36 a.m.
Vanilla in the sky…
Air Tahiti Nui has launched the operation “Tahitian Vanilla Flavor” and offers during the week of June 15th to 19th original menus based on the famous Tahitian vanilla for passengers of all classes, thirteen flights to Tahiti.
10/06/2010 2:12:27 p.m.
Welcome to the Heiva 2010 !
The 128th Heiva I Tahiti opened on the 5th of June in the Paofai gardens of Papeete.
8/06/2010 8:34:07 a.m.
A human beat box in Tahiti !
Chris Sullivan, a New-Yorker beat boxer, known as « Shockwave », arrived on May 24th in Tahiti.
28/05/2010 9:23:50 a.m.
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