Introducing Tikehau
Tikehau is almost too good to be true. Time has eroded it away into sweeping, twisting motu of white and pink sands that engulf little bays and forgotten nooks. The lagoon is as blue as any you'll find in French Polynesia and the pass houses an exceptional abundance of fish.
Advertisement
The islanders are grouped in the village of Tuherahera, in the southwest of the atoll, leaving the majority of the paradisaical motu untouched. The people's livelihood is copra production, fishing and, increasingly, tourism. Frequent connections by plane and boat to Tahiti allow the transport of fresh fish to the markets of Pape'ete.
The roughly oval-shaped atoll is 26km on its longest axis. It's cut by Tuheiava Pass in the west and by more than 100 hoa. A number of island-like motu dot Tikehau's lagoon.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
Thorn Tree forum discussion
Recent posts
-
RE: Weather in December
by lilbruingirl 08 August 2011
Husband and I did our honeymoon in December of last year. We visited Tahiti, Tikehau, Moorea, and Bora Bora. It did rain, but sometimes…
-
RE: Snorkelling in the cook islands
by silvanocat 06 June 2010
I wouldn't choose the Cooks for snorkeling. I was in Rarotonga and Aitutaki for my second visit last Nov. and Dec. and the lack of fish…
-
RE: Fiji vs Palau (help)
by silvanocat 17 February 2010
Haven't been to Fiji but Palau is tough re: accomodations (most aren't on even man made beaches), it has great snorkeling. Where would…
In our shop
Bags feeling light?
Coffee table looking bare?
Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here.
Hotels & Hostels
Check out all our reviewed and recommended accommodation and book online.
Advertisement
