Introducing Austral Islands
The Australs are like tropical island impostors; they do look warm. Coconut palms line the turquoise coasts and bananas flourish alongside vast taro fields. Don't let it fool you. Unless you arrive here in the months between December and April, you'd better have a couple of sweaters and some warm socks in your bag. You won't need any air-con down here and the climate is perfect for activities such as hiking and cycling.
Advertisement
Polynesian culture is alive and well in this remote corner and this is a great place to meet local people, eat healthy meals and settle into a quiet, yet sometimes chilly, island rhythm. The archipelago is remarkably varied, from the limestone caverns of Rurutu to the Bora Bora-like lagoon of Raivavae to the fertile slopes and windy bays of Tubuai. Tourism is developing, but at a pace that is well managed by the proud inhabitants.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
Thorn Tree forum discussion
Recent posts
-
Travel to Solomon Islands- Pacific Festival of The Arts July 1-14th
by maimiti 19 March 2012
Greetings, It's been my dream to attend the Pacific Festival of the Arts for many years now. I'm looking for advice traveling from the…
-
How to Get To Pacific Festival of the Arts via USA
by maimiti 19 March 2012
Greetings, It's been my dream to attend the Pacific Festival of the Arts for many years now. I'm looking for advice traveling from the…
-
RE: Regular boat service to start to Pitcairn from FP
by nowornever 28 April 2009
its a long trip though and i am not sure if it is worth the whole effort, i was recently in tubuai in the austral islands and i think…
Hotels & Hostels
Check out all our reviewed and recommended accommodation and book online.
Advertisement
