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The
Island of Fakarava |
SCUBA DIVING
"Shoot the Pass"
Some divers refer to shooting the pass as a terrific adrenaline rush. They ride the rush of water on the ocean current between the ocean and the lagoon. Tens of thousands of fish pass by as the lucky diver enjoys the dive of a lifetime!Outside the reef the variety and numbers of fish are nothing short of spectacular.
Popular divesites are located at Tumakohua Pass, Garuae Pass, and Central Park.A live-aboard charter is based at Rangiroa
Tahiti:
FOR COUPLES
Romantics and Vow Renewals
FOR FAMILIESFOR GOLFERS
(Tahiti Island)
Fakarava is nature at its unspoilt finest. It is one of the larger atolls anywhere. It is 60 kilometers long and 25 kilometers in width with a broad lagoon (second largest after Rangiroa). All the more area to explore! Here you will find a largely untouched world with a plethora of birds and marine life living in very close proximity. Rare birds, plants and crustaceons are here to find and observe.
Fakarava in the Tuamotu Island Atolls
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"... so pure
is the environment, that Fakarava is being considered as a UNESCO
nature reserve..." |
Along the miles of quaint shores life is quiet and sublime in the villages, historic coral churches and friendly welcoming islanders. A mission was built here in 1870, one of the first in the Tuamotu Atoll Islands. Despite this Fakarava was one of the last islands to have a resort built. The 400 residents today live in one of the most pictue-perfect spots on the planet.
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| Among the unusual sights to see here are a pearl farm, the outstanding sea slug smoke house and the ancient village of Tetamanu. The real gems are the relatively untouched scuba diving sights where divers can see barracuda, rays, hammerhead and tiget sharks. |
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Tahiti
| Moorea | Bora
Bora | Huahine | Raiatea/Taha'a
| Cruising
Tuamotu Atolls - Rangiroa
| Manihi | Tikehau
| Fakarava
Marquesas - Nuku
Hiva | Hiva Oa
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Castle
Hill Travel Some pictures generously provided by "Tahiti Tourism Bureau" |