Tahiti & French Polynesia - Ra'iatea & Taha'a (PDF Chapter)

This is the Ra’iatea & Taha’a chapter from Lonely Planet’s Tahiti & French Polynesia guidebook.

Encircled by a common lagoon perfect for diving, snorkelling, kayaking or just splashing around, these two islands couldn’t be more different. Both are ideal places to explore a mysterious and wild-feeling Polynesia.

• feel the power of Marae Taputapuatea, one of Polynesia’s greatest spiritual centres
• maps
• spend a day on Taha’a with an island tour, stopping at Motu Tau Tau for a bout of snorkelling
• transport
• take an unforgettable hike to Temehani Plateau and look for the tiare apetahi, one of the world’s rarest flowers
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Ra’iatea, Ututroa, Marae Taputapuatea, Motu Oatara, Tevaitoa, Taha’a, Vaitoare, Haamene, Patio and the Motu.