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The long-awaited return to normal is finally here. Since August 1, 2022, The Islands of Tahiti are open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers, with no restrictions!

• Travellers no longer have to complete any health formality before their arrival in The Islands of Tahiti and the presentation of the health pass/proof of full vaccination schedule is no longer required, whatever the country or area of origin;
• The compelling reason is no longer required;
• Travellers are no longer required to present a certificate of non-contamination and a commitment to perform an antigenic test or a biological examination upon arrival on the national territory (tests are no longer required);
• Unvaccinated travellers are no longer required to perform tests to travel to French Polynesia. Travellers to French Polynesia with a stopover or transit in the United States must however comply with the entry requirements of the U.S. authorities.
• Transit passengers in New Zealand do not require proof of vaccination, however, travellers who stay in New Zealand on their way to French Polynesia, must comply with the entry requirements of the NZ authorities.

Please note entry requirements may change. We recommend checking regularly the website to see the latest requirements:  https://tahititourisme.nz/en-nz/covid-19/

With 118 equally as beautiful islands to choose from, there’s an abundance of accommodation options from luxurious overwater bungalows, guesthouses run by locals, catamarans and boutique cruise lines, and even private islands. Travellers visiting the islands can feel confident in choosing the destination for their next trip, knowing that they can truly relax amid pristine beaches, intimate and secluded bungalows, and feel as isolated as Robinson Crusoe.

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Air New Zealand flies non-stop from Auckland to Tahiti . Domestic connections are available from Air New Zealand serviced airports.

Throughout history, the islands of French Polynesia have entranced travellers from all over the world. Gauguin captured Tahiti and its beauties in paintings that changed art forever. Marlon Brando shot a movie on Moorea and bought an island.

Today, The Islands of Tahiti can mean the last word in luxury or an affordable-yet-stylish Pacific escape. Our research will make it easier for you to find your perfect French Polynesian vacation.

On The Islands of Tahiti you can hike with a professional guide through the giant Hitiia lava tunnels. Hundreds of metres long, each one is like a lost underground world.

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Assembling Tahiti holiday packages is easy on this website. During the flight booking process, you'll have the option of adding a rental vehicle. After you've completed payment, we'll offer you the chance to book accommodation through Expedia.

Tahiti airport is a 20-minute drive from Papeete, the capital city of French Polynesia. To hire a car you simply need a full New Zealand driver's licence. In French Polynesia, they drive on the right hand side of the road. If you'd rather not drive, most accommodation options offer convenient transfers. There are also taxis and a local bus service in and around Papeete.

Where to go and what to see in The Islands of Tahiti

While known for luxury hotels and over-water bungalows, The Islands of Tahiti also offer affordable family-run guesthouses known as pensions (pone-see-owns). Many of the best white-sand beaches and lagoons are on the islands of Moorea and Bora Bora, however there are plenty of beautiful black-sand beaches around the coast of the main island. Wherever you choose to go, you'll discover a delightful blend of French flair and Polynesian hospitality.

Relax on beautiful sandy beaches

On The Islands of Tahiti, start with Bain Lot Beach right in Papeete, which is within walking distance of many downtown hotels. Just east of town, the black-sand beaches of Plage Lafayette and Venus Point are popular spots for sunbathing and lagoon swimming. Along the west coast, beautiful Mahana Beach is a great choice for families. You can snorkel a reef close to shore before enjoying a snack or picnic in the nearby park. About half an hour south of Papeete, the palm-tree lined La Plage de Maui is a striking white-sand beach that's popular with locals on the weekends.

On Moorea Island, the top public beaches are around Hauru Point and at Teavaro, where you'll find a long stretch of golden sand and shallow water ideal for children. If you've taken one of the flights to Bora Bora and are looking for a public beach, head to the southern end and the white sands of Matira Beach. Over a kilometre long and edged with palm trees, it's a gorgeous place for a swim and rated one of the best beaches in the world.

Snorkel or dive a remarkable underwater world

In French Polynesia you're never far from an amazing underwater experience. It's one of the world's top dive destinations and the diversity of marine life is exceptional. From the marina, which is near the airport in Papeete, you can head out on boats for highly-rated lagoon and snorkel tours, including friendly encounters with sharks and stingrays. Most accommodation providers can point you to the best off-the-beach snorkelling spots or connect you with qualified local dive operators.

On Moorea and Bora Bora there are perfect dive sites for beginners, as well as spectacular deep ravines for those seeking a challenge. Experienced divers also head to the Tuamotu Islands of Rangiroa, Tikehau and Fakarava. Some of the best dives there are in passes, riding currents of around four knots in visibility that's more than 30 metres.

Surf your perfect wave

Many images of surfing in French Polynesia feature big-wave reef breaks suitable for advanced surfers, like the world famous Teahupo'o (affectionately known as 'Choops'), but there are plenty of smaller reef breaks and easy beach breaks for gremlins and grommets.

Of all the islands in French Polynesia, Tahiti, Moorea and Rangiroa are the most popular surf destinations. They attract top surfers from around the world, including Kelly Slater who has a home here. Hiring a local surf guide or taking lessons at a surf school will make it easy to find the best locations for your experience level and you'll get handy tips on how to surf them safely.

Explore forests and waterfalls

Apart from the narrow band of flat land around the coast, Tahiti and Moorea are made up of steep, forest-covered volcanic mountains with numerous waterfalls cascading into rivers and pools. Cooler than the coast and beautifully refreshing, it's a side of the Islands of Tahiti you really shouldn't miss. The inland roads are unsealed tracks, so 4WD vehicles are required for exploring. Take a whole-day or half-day guided tour, like the Tahiti inner island safari, and you'll learn about the native plants and traditional way of life, while enjoying some of the best Tahiti sightseeing and a blissful swim beneath one of the waterfalls.

On The Islands of Tahiti you can hike with a professional guide through the giant Hitiia lava tunnels. Hundreds of metres long, each one is like a lost underground world, with internal waterfalls, a river running along the floor and sunny secluded bathing pools between them.

Another mountain adventure is canyoneering, where you hike to the top of a valley and rappel down rock-face waterfalls getting pummelled by the cool clear water. For thrill hunters it's high on the list of fun things to do in Tahiti.

There are regular ferries and flights to Moorea, where the interior safaris include highly-rated quad bike (ATV) and 4WD tours. You'll see pineapple plantations, learn about local customs, taste fruit jams, ford streams and enjoy breathtaking views. Moorea also has some excellent hiking trails. They can be hard to find though, because the jungle grows fast, so it's a good idea to take a guided hiking tour.

Tahitian-style French cuisine

In French Polynesia, an abundance of fresh local fruit, vegetables, fish, chicken and pork is supplemented by a plentiful supply of imported staples and French delicacies. When you dine at the best restaurants in Tahiti, the experience is equivalent to eating in Paris, but with a tropical twist. You'll also find plenty of casual eateries serving French, Italian and Chinese cuisine at affordable prices.

Traditional Tahitian dishes are delicious and readily available. Look for poisson cru, which is fresh raw fish marinated in lime juice and served with finely chopped tomatoes, onions, cucumber and coconut cream. If chilli is added it's known as Chinese poisson cru. The best fast food in Tahiti is casse-croûte, a mouth-watering meat and salad sandwich made with crusty French baguette. At most big resorts there's a weekly feast night featuring traditional food cooked in earth ovens. A dance show is part of the experience.

Every evening, the waterfront of Papeete becomes a festival of flavours as food trucks (les roulottes) start serving Tahitian street food - fish, steak, crepes, filled baguettes and much more. Impromptu live music is part of the vibe.

The large Municipal Market in downtown Papeete is a fun place to browse for fresh food, flowers, souvenirs and pearls. If you're interested in Tahitian pearls, you'll love the Robert Wan Pearl Museum, located across the road from the relaxing Paofai Gardens waterfront park.

Wherever you're staying in Tahiti, if you feel like a picnic or a quiet night in, it's easy to make your own light meals by picking up some French bread, cheeses, vegetables and deli meats at a local grocery store. They also sell well-priced beer and wine.

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The high season is in July and August, and accommodation prices will tend to reflect this. May to October is also the best time for dry weather, with midday temperatures in the high 20s. The shoulder seasons (May to June and September to October) may represent the best combination of price and availability.

How much will it cost?

The local currency is tied to the Euro and costs tend to reflect European norms. While many resorts aim at the top end of the international market, there are special offers and family-run independent accommodation options, such as the guesthouses.

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Teahupoo in Tahiti will play host to the the 2024 Paris Olympics surfing event. Photo / Getty Images

Across the sea is a land where the tricolour flies, where you are greeted with a smiling bonjour, and baguettes and roquefort cheese are likely to feature on the lunch menu.

Only five hours’ flight from Auckland , Tahiti is so deeply immersed in French culture since it became a French Overseas Territory in 1880 your questions in English are greeted with more confusion than were you at a boulangerie in Paris itself.

I should not have been so surprised at how French Tahiti is - the clue is there in the words “French Polynesia” on the map - but here we are. And I hadn’t been there for more than a few hours before I was also surprised that it is not more on the radar of Kiwi tourists.

Tahiti is like getting two countries for the price of one. Despite the heavy French influence , the original Polynesian culture survives. And Kiwis landing in Papeete will quickly find themselves in familiar territory. A short road trip around the coast from the bustle of the capital and its 26,000 residents is Arahurahu, a recreated marae which, for the citizens of early Polynesia, was also the centre of social life.

The Polynesian marae was like a large open plaza built of flat stones. Guarded by two large stone idols squatting in the shade of fruit trees, Arahurahu is striking by the stepped pyramid style of the altar at the head of the marae – a design also seen in parts of Central and South America.

Nowhere on Tahiti are you far from the ocean and its colours and fringed beaches dominate the photo ops of a full-day island circumnavigation. A kaleidoscope of blues flows past the car window, in shades from silver white, where sun rays meet breakers, to glacial-melt turquoise and emerald green in the lagoon, to indigo blue on the deeper waters.

At the Mara’a Grotto the water looks black, emerging from under the rocky skirts of Tahiti’s volcanic peaks. The main grotto looks small - there are in fact three of them – but it’s an optical illusion created by shadow and space. It’s only a short walk through shady ferns to the base of the mountain and I gingerly ascend the slippery steps into the ice-cold water to escape the fast-rising morning temperatures.

French and Polynesian influences intertwine at Vaipahi-I-Atehiti or the Vaipahi water gardens, where high ranking members of the local Teva clan were prepared for their final journey to Rohutu-no’ana’a, or paradise. Signs along the gentle path explain the steps the body would take as it was purified and prepared at various points in the gardens . From the Vaipahi waterfall the path unfurls through indigenous plantings and past ponds thickly covered in lilypads.

We continue our anti-clockwise journey around the coast, crossing the narrow waist of the island to visit Teahupoo, where the 2024 Olympics surfing will bring the world’s best wave riders to the most famous reef break on Earth.

It’s a 20-minute walk from the car park along a black-stone beach to the celebrated wave. It wasn’t in evidence in our out-of-season visit but the reef was – and I can see why the Olympics Committee describes the feature as “a tricky beast to tame”.

We are now more than three-quarters through our journey around this extraordinarily beautiful island and we head inland to the triple cascades of the Faarumai waterfalls. The highest of the torrents plunges 100 metres down the basalt hillside.

It’s a middlingly strenuous walk from the car park to the foot of the falls, following a well-built and maintained track with sturdy bridges over the ravines. Take your sneakers. We walk higher to see all three waterfalls at once, each a narrow rivulet of white threading its way down the black rock.

Casually munching on sliced pineapple and mango freshly chopped from a local’s garden and sold minutes later at a roadside stall, we follow the Faaurumai stream back to the coast, where it emerges near the Arahoho Blowhole.

I stand in the narrow channel of the rock to get blasted by a rush of cool air and spray of salt water from the thigh-sized hole as waves surge into caverns under our feet. The path to the blowhole is wide and well-sealed, my guide explains that it was the original road around the coast before a tunnel was bored through the rock.

Missionaries were among the early influencers on these tropical islands and they brought with them the desire to build great monuments to their God. Their legacy is substantial and lovely churches around the coast and towns from the Church of St Francis Xavier in Paea southwest of downtown Papeete, the Notre Dame Cathedral to the cute pink Getesemane de Mahina on the approach to Point Venus.

Many of the colourful churches built throughout French Polynesia are no longer in use or are quietly collapsing in the unrelenting sun into picturesque ruin. But on Sunday mornings, especially in the outer islands of French Polynesia, the churches – old and new - are often packed with worshippers, their singing undisturbed by the occasional dog that wanders by in search of shade.

Point Venus is where the arrival of these missionaries is memorialised. And here we also meet the infamous Captain of the Endeavour, James Cook, who visited Tahiti in 1769 to witness the transit of Venus, an important but rare moment in astronomy . The Venus lighthouse was built on the site in 1867 and still operates – now as a beacon for airplanes coming into Papeete’s Faa’a International airport, as well as a symbol of the first contacts between Europeans and Tahitians.

It takes us about six hours to circumnavigate the 1000sq km main island of Tahiti Nui, in an unhurried circuit from central Papeete. It’s a journey that satisfies all my tick boxes – the culture of the marae, the beauty of old and new architecture, the adventure of a bushwalk, the taste of local produce, and touch of astronomy as a bonus – but now we are re-entering the outskirts of the capital city. Like on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge , the outgoing commuter traffic is managed by moveable barriers that give outgoing traffic two lanes in the evening, leaving us with one as we return to the city.

As we near the centre of Papeete, the island of Moorea looms on the horizon. Its impossible angles look like mountains drawn by a child who has never before seen mountains.

The 100sq km Moorea is a half-hour ferry ride from the large, modern terminal in downtown Papeete. Tourists line the rails when I travel but it is also a commuter/shopping ferry between the two islands.

My Corallina Tours guide Maui greets me at the pier in Vai’are and we are sent off in air-conditioned comfort.

Like Tahiti, Moorea was formed by volcanic activity and then shaped by wind and water. Its peaks are sheer and spectacularly angled but the most famous is Mouaputa, which has a hole through it. Legend has it that the hole was created when the god Pai tossed his magic spear from Tahiti to save the mountain from being stolen. I have my doubts about that story but there is no doubt that the island looks like a woman looking up to the sky, her hair flowing down her back.

Moorea is much smaller than Tahiti so its spectacular views are closer together. It’s a struggle to know where to look – out to sea with its multi-hues of blue or inland at its insane cliffs and rocky precipices clad in multi-hues of green. The roughly heart-shaped island is pierced by two bays: Cooks and Oponohu. The Belvedere lookout offers the best way to see them together. We also climb the steep and scary road to Magic Mountain, 180m above the bay. Due north – Alaska.

Below, the encircling arms of the reef cradle a lagoon dotted with yachts and the looping wakes of jetskis.

Under the surface of that same lagoon a short time later, a turtle joins me, paddling languidly in the warm waters near the channel between Moorea and Motu Fareone. She gets bored before I do, disappearing into the shadows with a swift kick of her flippers. But manta rays are more social, their fat rubbery wings smooth to touch as they sidle close and circle. Even the black-tipped reef sharks come in close enough to touch. Gently slapping the water brings the inquisitive beasts close in the hope of food. Although about a metre long, the sharks are harmless to humans but it still gives me a little thrill of fright to see those unsmiling mouths so close to my fingers.

Back in Papeete, I head to the Vaipoopoo food trucks at Punaauia. It’s a popular place for locals to enjoy a casual night out, eating good food and watching the sun go down. The choices are mostly of the pizza and burgers variety but there are also crepes and the Polynesian marinated raw tuna fish. I people-watch over a fish burger as families and groups of teens wander about making up their minds before also settling down to eat.

And finally, it is time to say adieu to Tahiti or, as I prefer to say: À toute à l’heure.

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Unsure about where to stay in Tahiti? From glitzy luxury resorts to gorgeous overwater bungalows, here are a few of our favourites:

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Te Moana Resort Tahiti

Quietly nestled on the western coast of Tahiti, Te Moana Resort enjoys an easy-to-reach location in the Island’s capital of Pape’ete. With two restaurants and bars on-site, endless ocean views and a long list of water sports on the go, this beach resort has everything you could want for your island adventure.

Hilton Tahiti Resort

This oceanfront resort boasts an elegant design with finishings mirroring the rich island heritage of French Polynesia. With its central location in downtown Pape’ete, it’s a popular choice for travellers wanting to stay close to Tahiti’s top attractions. However, with a bounty of on-site facilities (multiple restaurants, and the largest pool on the island!), it might be a little hard to leave.

Intercontinental Tahiti Resort & Spa

Just five minutes’ drive from Pape’ete Airport, this beach resort ticks the box for accessibility. It’s also well-equipped with all the mod cons to make for a memorable stay. Just picture it: two outdoor pools, swim-up bars, hearty breakfast buffets and exotic overwater bungalows. If there’s anything else you need, you’re guaranteed to find it here. Ah, bliss!

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Tahiti is full to the brim with some amazing islands. One of our favourites is Bora Bora.

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Tahiti is a year round destination, although some months are less humid than others. A popular time to visit is between May and October.

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A short break between 3-5 days may leave you relaxed, but with so many beaches, water activities and cultural activities - we recommend between 7 and 10 days.

When you're packing for your dream trip to Tahiti, don't forget the essentials like your passport, phone, chargers, camera, sunblock, some CFP and the correct power adaptor. From there, we recommend packing a towel, your swimwear of choice, a hat, jandals, some walking shoes and a strong appetite for midday naps and sunset swims.  

Activities in Tahiti are generally centred around pristine views and stunning natural landscapes. Spend your days exploring the deep blue, swimming, snorkelling, fishing, diving, surfing and kayaking through the cerulean waters. Those looking to stay on land can enjoy nature walks, vibrant cultural experiences and day expeditions. Alternatively, pack a book or two and give yourself permission to completely bliss out on the beach or with a view of the ocean.  

With years of experience under our belts, and a decent tan to show from our time spent relaxing on tropical beaches, our Flight Centre Travel Experts are the perfect people to ask about your holiday package to Tahiti.   

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The King of New Zealand's Indigenous Maori people made an impassioned call Thursday for whales to be granted the same legal rights as people in a bid to protect the hallowed yet vulnerable species.

Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau te Wherowhero VII said that majestic marine mammals should be given inherent human rights, such as having a healthy environment, to allow the restoration of their populations.

"The sound of our ancestor's song has grown weaker, and her habitat is under threat, which is why we must act now," King Tuheitia said in a rare public statement.

New Zealand has previously passed laws granting legal status to natural features such as rivers and mountains that are important to the Maori people.

The Mount Taranaki volcano and Whanganui River, both in New Zealand's North Island, are seen by the Maori as both ancestors and of spiritual importance. They were both granted personhood in 2017.

The status has since been invoked to slow or overturn development projects and to force consultation with local groups.

King Tuheitia said granting whales the same status would act as "a cloak of protection for our taonga (treasure), our ancestor -- the whales".

The statement was jointly issued with the high chief of the neighboring Cook Islands, Travel Tou Ariki.

The leaders are advocating for Indigenous knowledge to be combined with science for a "more holistic approach" to whale conservation.

Establishing protected marine areas would be a "crucial" step, they added.

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The leaders want Polynesian nations who share "a love for the vast Pacific Ocean" to help.

"We can no longer turn a blind eye," high chief Travel Tou Ariki said. "Whales play a vital role in the health of our entire ocean ecosystem. Their decline disrupts the delicate balance that sustains all life in Te Moana (the sea)."

"We must act with urgency to protect these magnificent creatures before it's too late."

Whales are some of the largest mammals on earth, with blue whales measuring up to 100 feet (30.5 meters) and weighing up to 200 tonnes, the same as roughly 33 elephants.

Yet their size doesn't protect them.

Six of the 13 great whale species are classified as endangered or vulnerable, according to conservation group the World Wildlife Fund.

The Maori, like other Polynesian groups, are believed to have originated from islands around modern-day Tahiti, but currently make up about 17 percent of New Zealand's population, or about 900,000 people.

The arrival of Europeans to New Zealand in 1642 brought colonization, anti-Maori discrimination and pitched warfare that was eventually stopped through the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi.

The treaty, signed between the British and hundreds of Maori chiefs, is seen as the founding document of New Zealand and established British control over the country.

But it also granted the Maori the same rights as British subjects and authority over "taonga" or treasures that can be intangible.

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Travel Conditions in  The Islands of Tahiti

Since August 1, 2022, the travel restrictions still in effect between French Polynesia and mainland France have been lifted.

It is no longer necessary for vaccinated persons to present the vaccination certificate upon boarding the plane in order to enter the French territory.

As of May 12, 2023, travelers will no longer need to show proof of vaccination to board a flight to the United States.

For unvaccinated travelers: Testing is no longer mandatory for travel between mainland France and French Polynesia.

REMINDER : On departure from French Polynesia, travelers must comply with their country’s entry conditions, which may change regularly.

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