Activities in Huahine
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Huahine Lagoon
The lagoon around Huahine is one of those picture-perfect azure visions for which French Polynesia is famous, but to truly experience paradise you’ll need to set sail for an untouched motu – the beaches are isolated and fantastic. To explore the lagoon and motu on your own, head to Huahine Lagoon at the end of the main street in Fare. It hires out boats with outboard motors, as well as kayaks and bicycles. Nautical maps and scuba equipment are provided but you have to pay for fuel. There are no set hours, so just stop by and see if it’s open.
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La Petite Ferme
To see the island from the back of a horse, visit La Petite Ferme, on the main road between Fare and the airport. The two-hour ride along the beach, through coconut plantations and around the shore of Lake Fauna Nui is truly enchanting. Longer excursions include an all-day ride (12,000 CFP), during which you’ll visit a vanilla plantation, and stop for a picnic lunch and snorkelling. The horses are suitable for all levels as well as for children.
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Huahine Randonee
For serious hiking, including treks to the tops of either Mt Tapu on Huahine Nui or Mt Pohue Rahi on Huahine Iti, both of which offer sublime views of rolling mountains and the nearly fluorescent lagoon, contact Terii at Huahine Randonee. Terii has limited English skills but is extremely friendly and competent – if you speak French, Tahitian or Croatian he can tell you all about the local flora, history and archaeology.
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Poetaina Cruises
The family-run company Poetaina Cruises offers information and very friendly lagoon tours that include a motu picnic, a visit to a pearl farm, and French Polynesian song and dance performances.
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Huahine Nautique
Choose from jet skiing or outrigger-canoe trips at Huahine Nautique. Both include picnics on the lagoon, stops for snorkelling and shark feeding, and also the chance to learn about the island’s history.
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Mahana Dive
Mahana Dive in Fare is run by exuberant, English-speaking Annie and offers hands-on beginner dives as well as a slew of personalised trips for experienced divers.
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Maraamu Sailing
On Huahine Iti, contact Maraamu Sailing to hire a boat. The price includes fuel and fishing gear.
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Pacific Blue Adventure
Pacific Blue Adventure is a friendly centre on the quay at Fare.
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