nous envisageons de faire notre voyage de noce en Polynésie. Nous avons effectuer beaucoup de recherche, et demandez plusieurs devis à plusieurs agences.
* Easy tahiti (très réactif et ayant des prix correct)
* E tahiti travel (assez rapide mais envoie des programmes types, pour l'instant aucune réponse sur les demandes de modifications)
* Etoile voyage (agence qui ne lis pas nos demandes et repose les mêmes questions, pour au final ne pas envoyer de devis)
Nous pensons partir en septembre octobre 2015 pour une durée de 3 semaines minimum.
Pour l'instant notre première idée serait les pensions de famille (et éventuellement un hotel sur pilotis)
Nous sommes preneur de toutes astuces et conseils pour tels ou tels iles.
Je cherche régulièrement sur le forum et d'autre site. Mon but est de recueillir des informations.
Beau programme...🙂
Perso, j'enlèverais quelles îles pour profiter un peu plus de chaque lieu en restant plus longtemps. pour moi, Huahine, Maupiti et Bora se ressemblent(panoramiquement parlant)
Tu recherches quoi comme informations exactement? c'est un peu vague...
Déjà:
Tikehau: Ninamu(bleu en Tahitien), c'est trop trop trop beau, perdu sur un motu(îlot), seuls au monde... les bungalows sont fait en matériaux naturels et local. tout inclus avec les activités nautiques(sauf plongée et je sais plus quoi)
Rangiroa: Tevahine dreams, rien à dire, tous les bungalows sont top du plus vieux au plus récent et Norbert est aux petits soins pour vous, TOP!!!
si on doit prendre moins d'iles tu conseils lesquels et combien de temps sur chacune? (on voulait prendre plus sur la société car avait l'impression que c'était plus diversifié, mais on est pas fermé à toute proposition).
Dans l'idéal nous ne voulions pas faire bora bora, mais pour faire le passe inter ile de la société a Tuamotu c'est beaucoup plus simple.
Et on se dit que c'est peut être l'occaz de faire les pilotis à cette endroit.
Sinon nous n'avons jamais fait de vrai plongée (à part du snorkeling et une initiation en piscine ^^) mais nous allons profiter des différents lagons pour tester.
Habituellement nous organisons nous même nos voyages. La on hésite à prendre par une agence (en tout cas on leur demande leur avis et les devis, on avisera au moment de la réservation).
Tu as tout à fait raison, les ìles de la Société sont plus diversifiées dans les activités.
Les Tuamotus, ben, c'est les Maldives: Lagon, sable, cocotiers et plongée...
Pour un premier séjour en PF, c'est clair qu'il faut faire Bora, monter tout en haut et voir son lagon, après, le reste bof bof(à mon avis) par contre, question budget, bungalow sur pilotis à Bora, tu vas douiller, mais ça vaut le coup...on avait fait 2nuits à Bora au Sofitel Motu, dans un bungalow en hauteur caché dans les arbres(suis pas fan du pilotis, je préfère avoir les pieds dans le sable)
Moi, je te dirais:
Moorea 5jours
Raiatea/Tahaa 3jours
Bora 2 jours
Maupiti ou Huahine 3jours
Rangiroa 3jours
Tikehau 3jours
Tahiti 2-3jours(ça vau la peine de faire le tour de l'île)
Pour les Tuamotus, si tu ne plonges pas, pourquoi ne pas en retirer un et faire un peu plus long sur un des 2 atoll et du coup faire un brevet de plongée?
Le premier voyage, on avait passé par une agence et le deuxième on a tout fait par nous-même.
Des fois, tu as presque meilleur temps de réserver par toi-même directement dans les pensions.
Pour les vols, regarde sur internet et demande à une agence. la plupart du temps, les agences ont de meilleurs tarifs combinés..mais c'est à voir.
Pour le pass inter-îles, ce que tu peux essayer de faire, c'est de faire une simulation des vols que tu veux avec Air Tahiti.
C'est ce que j'avais fait et ils ont automatiquement changé avec un des pass...
Car tu peux aussi éviter de prendre l'avion pour Moorea(30-45m de ferry / 7min de vol)
Tahiti-Moorea bateau aller-retour
Tahiti-Bora avion
Bora-Huahine, Maupiti bateau aller-retour(à voir si il y a des bateaux et combien de temps ça prend.
Bora-Tikehau avion
Tikehau-Rangi avion
Rangi-Tahiti avion
Pour Maupiti pas de bateau! uniquement par avion...
Le bateau Maupiti express dessert uniquement Raiatea Tahaa bora.... mais il est en sursis arrêtera...arrêtera pas ses activités? l'avenir nous le dira... Cela devait être fixé dans les mois qui suivent.
Finalement nous allons choisir un combinés de 3 archipels :
La société ( tahiti, moorea, huahine, raiatea et bora bora)
Les tuamotus (Rangiroa et sans doute tikehau)
Les marquises ( Nuku hiva et Hiva Oa)
Pour l'instant nous pensons prendre l'agence easytahiti (car c'est celle qui propose des prix interessant et surtout ils sont très réactif contrairement aux autres).
Nous prendrons les pass inter iles en avion.
Je reviendrais sur le site pour vous dire le programme exacte, sachant que les vols seront ouvert en octobre novembre.
Je voulais également avoir vos avis sur la durée du séjour sur les îles.
La Polynésie se visite t'elle surtout en restant 3 nuits par iles, ou est il plus intéressant, de faire moins d'îles et de rester plus longtemps (afin de profiter des différentes activités, et du repos?)
oui, la durée minimum par île est de 3 nuits... cela fait deux jours entier sur l'île.
Certaines îles valent le coup de rester plus longtemps, pour la découverte, pour le repos pas de problème, 5 nuits sur un atoll, on ne peut que se reposer!
je vous conseillerai aussi un endroit magnifique qu'est pitcairn.j'y suis allé lors de mon tourdu monde et j'en suis tombé amoureux. j'y suis revenu 2 fois, c'est abrité du tourisme, et les plages sont magnifiques
pas de liaison maritime pour Pitcairn depuis la Polynésie... liaison maritime aléatoire depuis la Nouvelle Zélande...
C'est faisable en louant un voiler pour une ou deux semaines... et encore à voir si le temps permet de débarquer sur l'île ...
Je crois qu'il y a mieux comme destination pour un voyage de noce! Bien que cet île soit magnifique et chargé d'histoire!
Joli choix de destination! On y était il y a 2 ans pour notre voyage de noce! On avait aussi fait quelques nuits sur pilotis. Notre agence nous avait dit que les bungalows pilotis étaient moins chères sur d'autres îles comparé à Bora Bora. Je crois que Moorea c'est pas si hors de prix. Nous on avait dormi au Kia Ora à Rangiroa, wow wow wow!!! A conseiller si jamais ;-)
Finalement on a diminuer le nombre d'iles, afin de rester plus longtemps et profiter des activités sur place.
Nous ferons :
Tahiti
Moorea
Huahine
Bora bora
Rangiroa
Tikehau
Nous avons choisi des pensions de famille sauf sur bora bora nous prenons un hotel sur pilotis (d'ailleurs que pensez vous des très luxueux St régis et four season?)
wahooo! je connais le seasons , le st régis est juste sur le motu d'a coté et on peut y aller à pied...
super endroit et l'aménagement de ce motu par l'hôtelier est superbe! cuisine, bungalows etc super... je suppose que le st régis doit être au même niveau!
Bon séjour!
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I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the scattered info out there and I'm struggling to organize my solo trip to French Polynesia. I'm all about snorkeling—no hiking for me—so it's all about the water, water, water... I'd love to meet whales (what's the best season?), stay with locals or in budget guesthouses (I'm pretty low-key, no worries about comfort), and most importantly, be as close to the coral reefs as possible (all day long...).
I'm retired, so I've got plenty of time...
If you can help, it would mean the world to me.
Thanks everyone! !
Hi,
I'm planning a trip to this region in November. My initial plan was Adelaide-Darwin by van, but I'm worried about those critters. I'm now considering staying in hotels instead, but for the Red Centre, camping is more practical... if we overlook those pests.
What do you think? Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m reaching out because I’m finally living my dream later this year, and I could really use your advice!
On December 26th, I’m flying to Tahiti, then Moorea, and finally Bora-Bora.
Since I’ll be staying in Bora-Bora for several days, I’d love to take a day trip to another island: either Maupiti or Tahaa-Raiatea (my top picks...).
My issue is that the schedules for getting to Tahaa and then to Raiatea don’t quite work for me. Here are the two options I’ve looked into:
**Option 1: Day trip to Tahaa-Raiatea**
- Morning departure at 7:00 AM to Tahaa from Vaitape (I’ll be staying on a motu, so I need to check if there’s a shuttle connecting the motu to Vaitape early enough).
- Arrival at 8:15 AM in Poutoru, Tahaa. Tour of the island, visit to a vanilla plantation.
- Hire a "private" boat to Raiatea around 12:00–1:00 PM.
- Tour of Raiatea.
- Departure at 4:00 PM from Uturoa (Raiatea) back to Bora-Bora.
**Option 2: Day trip to Maupiti**
- Morning departure from Bora-Bora at 8:30 AM.
- Arrival in Maupiti at 10:05 AM. Visit the island and the motus.
- Return in the evening at 4:00 PM.
My questions:
- Will I have enough time to explore Tahaa-Raiatea from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM?
- Car rental? Bike rental? For all three islands...
- Time lost during rentals?
- Distance between rental shops and the ports where I arrive?
- For Tahaa and Raiatea, should I hire a guide? Would that be better organized, meaning no car rental needed, to save time or explore the island on my own?
- Finally, what do you think of these three islands and their points of interest? Which would you choose between Maupiti and Tahaa-Raiatea?
If you can shed some light on this, I’d be so grateful!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and advice!
Hello! We’re heading to the Marquesas in July-August and I’d love to know if it’s possible, for a fee, to do a leg of the journey on the Aranui—like from Hiva Oa to Fatu Hiva, or Nuku Hiva to Ua Pou, or even Ua Pou to Ua Huka? Sure, there are shuttles twice a week with Codim connecting these islands, but the schedules won’t be known until two months in advance, and I need to book flights and hotels much earlier than that. So, what’s the best way to handle this?
Looking forward to your replies—thanks in advance!
Elisabeth Marcel
babeth.marcel@yahoo.fr
Hi there,
I’d like to go to French Polynesia.
I found round-trip flights for 650 € with Air Caraïbes.
That seems really cheap—anyone here who can tell me about this airline if you’ve flown with them before?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone. I’ve got a round-trip ticket to Perth for 4 weeks. Is it better to stay on the west coast the whole time?
Or should I grab a round-trip to the east coast?
Or even head over to NZ as well?
Thanks for your tips.
We’re crossing New Zealand next April and we’re wondering which to choose between exploring Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound.
The first is more well-known, famous, and popular, a UNESCO natural heritage site, while the second can be just as spectacular—bigger, harder to access, and less touristy.
Thanks for your thoughts!
I’ve blocked out 3 weeks at the end of March/beginning of April, arriving in Sydney and departing from Adelaide while following the coast.
Kangaroo Island is a bit of a question mark for me. If I go, I can dedicate 2.5 days to it. Is it worth the time and the cost? I’ve read plenty of travel journals highlighting the landscapes and wildlife, but I’m sure I’ll see plenty of that along my route anyway. I’m not factoring in the financial side (which isn’t negligible for KI), but I’d rather not be disappointed. What are the real added values of KI, especially since the island has been affected by fires? I’ve also come across people online calling it a tourist trap. For example, I ruled out Phillip Island because it felt too organized and structured. Sorry if I’m opening Pandora’s box here!
Hi! I just spent a month in New Caledonia (backpacking/tent) and I know some of you were looking for info on accommodations and itineraries, so feel free to reach out if you want me to share my little experience. Just to say—New Caledonia is AMAZING!!!
Hi there,
I just got back from two weeks in Fiji, and I noticed the forum discussions here are a bit outdated (the most recent ones are from 2017).
So feel free to ask if you'd like an update!
Hi,
I’m heading to Viti Levu, the main island, for a few days’ vacation.
I usually rent a two-wheeler to keep some independence.
On several forums, people advised against it—first because it’s not really the local culture, and also because of the road conditions and local driving habits.
But I’m a bit wary of English-language forums where the typical vacation is just airport-resort-airport with a taxi in between.
Can you confirm if it’s really that risky compared to, say, Southeast Asia? What are the alternatives? Buses, taxis?
Thanks!
I’m planning and budgeting a trip to Australia for August 2026, lasting 40 days.
Here’s the current itinerary:
Arrival at Port Macquarie Airport in New South Wales and return from Cairns Airport in Queensland.
- South West Rock
- Cap Ridge Park
- Springbrook Park
- Stradbroke Island
- Maleny
- Noosa
- Rainbow Beach
- K’Gari
- Gladstone
- Heron Island
- Airlie Beach
- Townsville
- Magnetic Island
- Cairns
- Cape Tribulation
My main issue is transport to cover all of this.
The first leg is already tricky—I haven’t found a way to rent a car in Port Macquarie and drop it off in South West Rock.
And if we keep the vehicle until Cleveland (8 days) before taking the ferry to Stradbroke Island, it’s already around 1000 €.
- Are there any systems where we could buy a vehicle in Port Macquarie and be sure it’s bought back at the end of the trip in Cairns?
- Do you know of any Australian online car rental sites?
As for trains, they’re not really an option for our stay in New South Wales.
In Queensland, I found the Queensland Rail Travel website with a Brisbane–Cairns line, but trains don’t run every day.
- Do you know of any other train companies in Queensland that connect coastal cities from Brisbane to Cairns?
For flights, I checked Queensland with Qantas, and most routes require a stopover in Brisbane, which wastes a lot of time, and the prices are still high.
Do you know of any low-cost airlines for domestic flights in Australia?
2025 is shaping up to be amazing, as I’m lucky enough to be planning a 6-week trip to Polynesia.
I wanted to buy the *Guide du Routard* (my favorite), but I discovered there isn’t one for this destination. And the *Lonely Planet* is from 2022, which I feel is already a bit outdated.
So I’m looking for other resources: in your opinion, what’s the best paper guide, and most importantly, what online resources have you used to prepare a trip to Polynesia?
My wife, our 3-year-old son, and I are planning a trip along Australia’s East Coast, leaving in early October and returning in mid-November. The plan is to do a 4-week road trip in a campervan, then settle down for about ten days.
The question I’m asking myself is: which way should we go? From Sydney to Cairns or the other way around? Despite all the documentation I’ve read, I’m still struggling to decide the best direction based on the climate at that time and swimming conditions.
Up north, the weather will be warmer, and the water too, unlike the south. However, in the north, there are swimming restrictions, especially because of jellyfish, whereas in the south, there seems to be less danger (apart from sharks, maybe). Are there many protected beaches in the north where we can swim safely?
Also, I should consider that in the south, the Great Barrier Reef no longer protects the beaches, so I imagine there are fewer calm spots for swimming?
I’d love any tips or advice you can share, and thanks in advance!
Hi there,
for a 6-month trip to Australia and NZ starting in NOVEMBER, I’d like to visit PNG and the Solomon Islands. Has anyone already explored these two countries?
How can you travel solo there—transport, accommodation, banking, safety—and what’s the best way to get there from AUS?
Thanks for any tips! Are there any French-language sites about these destinations?
Cheers,
jps
Hi there,
I’m leaving on March 4th for Australia from Réunion Island, landing in Perth, then a road trip down to Melbourne before flying out to Vietnam on April 15th.
I’d like to visit Perth and the surrounding area, then head southwest to Margaret River, Albany, Esperance, and back to Perth to catch a flight to Adelaide. From there, I’ll make my way to Melbourne.
1/ What do you think of this itinerary?
2/ For flights, are there any domestic airlines worth prioritizing for good prices?
3/ I’m planning to rent a car after exploring Perth and the area—I’m traveling solo. Any rental companies you’d recommend, as well as nice hotels, B&Bs, or hostels?
4/ Any tips, good deals, or info are welcome—don’t hesitate to share!
Thanks in advance.
I’m planning a solo trip from April 16th to June 2nd!
I have to work for 3 weeks in Papeete when I arrive in French Polynesia, so I can only explore on the weekends (3-day weekends). For my first weekend, I’ll visit Tahiti; my second weekend will be dedicated to Moorea, and the last weekend to Huahine.
After my work period, I’ll continue with my vacation and keep exploring:
Maupiti - 4 nights
Raiatea - 3 nights (including a day trip to Tahaa)
Bora Bora - 3 nights
Rangiroa - 4 nights (could do 3)
Tikehau - 2 nights (could do 3)
Fakarava - 3 nights
For activities, I’m mostly interested in discovering the islands, hiking, and observing wildlife.
I’m not a diver, but I plan to do a beginner’s dive once I’m there. I love snorkeling, though, and I’m wondering if I’m spending too much time in the Tuamotus, which are famous for diving from what I’ve seen.
For travel between the islands, I’ve already looked into the Bora Tuamotu Max pass, which seems like the best option, but I’d love advice on replacing it with one or more ferries.
What do you think? I’m struggling to finalize my itinerary.
We’ll be in Adelaide from February 24th to March 4th and we’d like to spend 3 days and 2 nights on Kangaroo Island.
Any recommendations?
We always travel with simple accommodations
Hi everyone, we're heading to Australia next month. We have 7 days to go from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road. Should we visit Kangaroo Island or not? We can't decide! Thanks for your advice.
We really want to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to NZ at the end of January.
It’s peak season—do you think it’s necessary to book activities in advance (like a cruise to Milford Sound), or is it not essential?
Thanks
We’ll be in New Zealand starting March 15th. We’re considering renting a car from Christchurch to Auckland. We’ve read that a lot of ferries have been canceled—is that true? Would it be better to rent one car in the South Island and another in the North Island? Thanks, and happy New Year!
Hi,
When I hear our French friends talk about them, they’re the most beautiful islands in the world.
For those of you who’ve traveled extensively, is that really the case?
Are the prices for accommodation, even basic ones, justified? Isn’t a room in a family-run guesthouse at 150/200 € a bit much?
Are there other islands in Polynesia (non-French) that are just as "paradise-like" but more affordable?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Hi everyone,
A quick introduction. I'm 27, I live in Picardy, and I'm getting married in 2017. We'd like to spend our honeymoon in French Polynesia for 3 weeks.
I'm open to all kinds of advice!!!
I think we'll use a travel agency because our work schedules don't leave us much time to organize the trip... Unless I change my mind! ;-)
But we don’t want our trip to turn into tourist clichés—we really don’t like that. That said, we *do* want to see those postcard-perfect beaches and landscapes!
We don’t dive, but I think we’ll try a beginner’s dive, and maybe even get our Level 1 certification, depending on how it goes (I read some comments about it on this forum).
Anyway, I’m looking for any information and internet links to make this trip a success.
This is THE trip of a lifetime, and it has to be perfect!
Thanks for your help!
I’m also checking out the different threads about Polynesia on this forum ;-)
Hi everyone,
What great news to read that Voyage Forum is back up and running—I’m so happy! 🙂 I need some advice for a trip we’re planning in 2025: New Caledonia and Australia.
We’ll arrive in Australia on September 1, 2025, and the plan is to spend 2 nights in Melbourne to explore the city, then rent a car to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, where we’ll arrive on September 12. Unfortunately, we won’t have time for the Great Ocean Road
I’ve checked several blogs for this route and here’s the itinerary I’ve put together:
9/4: Melbourne to Philip Island (140 km) – 1 night
9/5: Philip Island to Wilsons Promontory National Park – 2 nights
9/7: Raymond Island (free ferry to cross a 200 m sea channel) – Lakes Entrance – 1 night
9/8: Drive to Narooma (stop at Quarry Beach) – 1 night at "Bodalla Park Forest Rest Area"
9/9: Batemans Bay – Pebbly Beach – Dolphin Point – Jervis Bay – 1 night (to be found)
9/10: Jervis Bay and surroundings – 1 night at Bendeela Picnic Area
9/11: Blue Mountains National Park (1 hour from Sydney) – 1 night (to be found)
9/12: Arrival in Sydney
I know we won’t be able to see everything, and this 9-day route is just a starting point. The goal is to avoid rushing—if we see a place we like, we’ll stop, even if it means seeing less. A vacation where we don’t watch the clock too much! 🙂
Does this route (a mix of several blogs where not all stops are noted) seem realistic or too ambitious? Are there certain spots that are more worth prioritizing over the ones I’ve listed? For example, in one of the blogs I read, travelers skipped Blue Mountains National Park because they chose another site (which I’ve forgotten 😎).
For accommodation, we’ll likely be camping (free or paid), so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them! 😎
Our arrival in Sydney on September 12 depends on my hope to participate in the marathon on September 15, 2025. After that, we’ll leave Sydney on September 17 for Ayers Rock.
Thanks in advance for your tips and ideas—it’s always tricky to plan a route from a distance when time is limited.
And long live this site, which I’ve missed so much since 2020! 😎🙂
