Tubuai

The island of plenty

Located on the tropic of Capricorn, Tubuai 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 oval-shaped 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 motus (islets) set inside the coral barrier.

Economic and administrative centre, Tubuai is the largest island of the archipelago. Her wonderful landscape 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.

Selling tips

Its 5 km long lagoon is ideal for practicing kite-surfing and windsurfing. Strong trade winds also make these two sports favorable..

Its rich and exceptional underwater flora.

Its magnificent islets and white sand beaches with thirteen different varieties of colored sand.

Its hiking circuits which criss-cross the island.

The lily capital, which grow as far as the eye can see.

Every two years, a historic re-enactment of the landing of the Bounty mutineers.

Small family hotels offer various services, hiking or horseback riding, bicycle rentals, picnics on the islet, snack bar or restaurant.

Almost daily airline service during the high season (90-minute flight time).