Tahiti Islands: Rangiroa
The atolls of Tahiti are some of the largest and most beautiful
in the world. They are low-lying islands and are very different
from the mountainous islands of Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora.
All of the islands that make up the Tuamotu's are coral atolls.
These coral rings surround a lagoon and offer some of the most
beautiful colors and clear waters set against dramatic white
sand beaches. Explore the islands by open-air cars or bicycles;
discover the lagoon and surrounding motus by motorboat, canoe
or sailboat on your tropical island vacation to Rangiroa.
Rangiroa, the largest atoll in the South Pacific, is only
an hour's flight from Tahiti. Its lagoon is 42 miles long
and 16 miles wide, which is larger than the island of Tahiti.
The total population of the island is about 1,400 people who
live in two villages. These villages lie on opposite sides
of a navigable pass that provides access to the lagoon from
the open ocean beyond. It is one of these passes that provide
one of Tahiti's best and most adventurous diving experiences,
a drift dive teaming with Hammerhead sharks. This exotic island
also offers you one of the more unique hotel experiences,
the Kia Ora Sauvage.
RANGIROA RESORTS
RANGIROA ACTIVITIES
Scuba
Rangiroa is world-renowned for its excellent diving sites. A
variety of large species swim these waters, including black-tip
sharks, gray sharks, white-tip reef sharks and giant manta rays.
Dive operators in town offer instruction and lead dives into
the lagoon, the passes and open sea. Night dives are also possible.
Aggressor Fleet for live-aboard information.
Fishing
The waters off Rangiroa are especially rich in mahimahi and
marlin. Cast your line and make a catch.
Parasailing
Parasailing is offered through Rangiroa Parasail. No training
is required. Parasail flight with boat excursion to Blue Lagoon
or to reef island can be arranged during your vacation in
Rangiroa.
Snorkeling
Rangiroa's lagoon carries an astounding assortment of marine
life, which makes it a prime spot for snorkeling. L'Ile aux
Recifs Beach, Papiro Point and the Mahuta area are all known
for their superb snorkeling. However, you don't have to go
anywhere in particular to snorkel on the atoll of Rangiroa.
Just grab your mask and fins, walk out the front door of your
hotel or pension, and jump in!
