Au cas ou certains d entre vous s appretent a partir, n hesitez pas a me`poser des questions .
Sinon nous y avons passe 5 jours complets (a notre gout un 6 eme jour aurait ete bienvenu).
jour 1 : atterrissage a 14h heure locale. On choisit un camping dont la proprio est a l aeroport : chez Cecilia pour 3500pesos la nuit par personne, soit 6dollars US, avec notre propre tente. N y allez pas, accueil pas sympa, seulement interessee par le fric, Cecilia n est pas du tout agreable (juste a l aeroport le temps de vous convaincre de venir chez elle). Vers 15h30 on decide d aller escalader le volcan derriere l aeroport, splendide
jour 2 : nous partons a pied faire le tour de l ile en 4 jours avec tente et provisions de bouffe pour 4 jours (aucun moyen de s approvisionner sur l ile sauf dans le village de depart). Marche lelong de la cote jusqu a la plage de Anakena avec un detour le matin pour aller voir les Maois face a la mer. A la plage il y a un endroit pour camper, et on peut se ravitailler en eau dans les toilettes.
jour 3 : repos a Anakena, visite du site, marche jusque Ovahe et retour a Anakena
jour 4 : marche jusqu a Rano Raraku : genial ! 4 a 5 heures de marche tranquille sur route (mais tres peu de voitures sur l ile) et chemins; on s arrete des qu on voit des sites interessants. On demande au gardien du site de Rano Raraku pour poser notre tente : pas de probleme, on peut camper. Il nous donne meme de l eau buvable (sachant que dans les toilettes du site on trouve l eau pour cuisiner et se laver un peu). Visite du site au coucher du soleil, on est seuls, c est magique. Ascension jusqu au lac du volcan ... genial
jour 5 : lever tot pour admirer le lever du soleil. Marche de retour jusqu au village par la route principalement, la cote est splendide ! Arrivee au village on pose notre tente chez Cecilia (on regrette maintenant). Visite du musee tres tres interessant (1000 pesos par personne). Diner a l Auberge du Pecheur : excellent mais un peu cher c est vrai ... pour feter la fin de notre tour de l ile.
jour 6 : avion de retour sur santiago . Cecilia avait dit qu elle nous deposerait a l aeroport : finalement, non, elle est deja partie apparemment. On doit se payer le taxi !!
SUPER ILE, SUPER SEJOUR, PRENEZ LE TEMPS DE MARCHER !! C EST SPLENDIDE !!
Moi je vais à Santiago du Chili au mois d'août et je voudrais savoir (si tu es partie de Santiago) combien tu as payé pour le vol Santiago - Ile de Paques? J'ai trouvé des vols avec des agences de voyage francaises à 800 euros et je trouve ça tres cher!!! Sur le site internet de la compagnie LanChile les prix sont nettement moins chers (environ 400 euros) mais apparement on n'a droit à ce prix là que si on achete par internet avec une carte bleue chilienne...
Bon je t'écrirai surement plus tard pour plus d'infos sur l'ile !!
La compagnie la moins cher est Lan Chile. Tu Peux acheter direct ton billet a Santiago. Le vol le moins cher c'est le direct . Si tu prends un vol qui va jusque Papette, Via Rapa Nui, c'est beaucoup plus cher.
Si la civilisation de Rapa Nui t interresse, tu peux trouver un habitant qui t'indique les différentes faces cachées de l'île (grottes, fresques, anciens habitats sous terrain....), ils aiment parler de leur histoire, de leurs legendes, malgré le peu d'info qu'ils ont sur celles-ci. Prévoir une bonne lampe.
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Notre vol etait compris dans un billet tour du monde . En revanche apparemment le prix est de 400 euros aller retour, achete sur place a santiago (et prix valable certains jours seulement... il faut etre souple sur les dates)
je vais début décembre à l'Ile de Pâques et j'aimerais avoir des infos complémentaires sur le 2 logements qu'on a retenu: résidence chez Cécilia (est-ce loin à pied du centre ville de Hanga Roa ? et est-ce un bon logement ?)
<<mais à priori finalement ce n'est pas conseiller d'y aller, vu ton expérience personelle...)
connais-tu la résidence Rano Aroi ? (est-ce un bon logement ?)
Merci d'avance pour les réponses que je pourrais avoir
bonjour
nous sommes un couple et on va a l'ile de paques du 01 au 05 aout 2006
(arrivee 01/08 a 11h50, 02+03+04/08 jours pleins et départ le 05/08 a 12h50)
on a besoin de petits renseignements :
1) Nous aimerions connaitre un logement pas trop cher (on n'y ferait que dormir+petit déjeuner de toute facon)
2) Pour l'electricité, est ce pareil quen france ou faut il un adaptateur pour recharger l'appareil photo
3) On prefere visiter a pied (ou en velo) plutot qu'un tour guidé. l'ile est pas tres grande mais on a peur quand meme que ca soit un peu dur et trop long pour visiter tous les sites a pied (retour a hanga roa tous les soirs). est ce trop ambitieux de vouloir tout faire a pied tous les jours? Est ce possible? faut il louer une voiture un jour?
4) on ne connais pas du tout le prix des locations si vous pouviez nous aider sur le tarifs des logements, locations vélo, voiture?
Est ce qu'il y a un droit d'entrée a payer sur les differents sites? combien?
5) Si vous avez des experiences de circuits que vous avez faits par jour (a pied, ...) on est preneur pour savoir ce quil est possible de faire en une journée pour pouvoir programmer nos 0.5j+3j+0.5j sur l'ile
que faut il voir en priorité?
Nous remercions d'avance les personnes qui prendrait la peine de nous repondre car on a pas trouvé beaucoup de renseignements sur internet
Karine & Yannick
l'hébergement sur l'île n'est franchement pas donné.....
nous étions chez à l'auberge Maria Goretti........la "tenancière" n'est ni très sympathique ni très honnête (se méfier du change euro/peso) et la demi pension guère copieuse...il reste des chambres confortables et un joli jardin. Beaucoup trop de français dans cette pension à mon avis, les prix s'en ressentent.
Pour ce qui est des locations de voitures il n'y a que l'embarras du choix et cela est assez abordable : à conseiller à mon sens sauf pour les touristes au mollet musclé préférant les attraits du vélo.
les visites des sites sont gratuites sauf le village pascuan ou plutôt ce qu'il en reste au dessus des rochers de l'homme oiseau.
je peux vous envoyer en MP le mail d'un pascuan qui fait le taxi ; il pourra sans doute vous conseiller....en espagnol uniquement !
Mon voyage date de 1 an maintenant ... j'ai un peu oublié certaines choses.
Je vous conseille d'aller lire notre carnet de route sur le site internet : http://audeetyann.free.fr dans la rubrique carnet de route, amérique du sud, ile de paques
Je pense qu'il n'est pas possible de partir et rentrer tous les jours au village : trop long, pas possible en 1 journée, vous serez obligés de marcher sur les routes et vous vous ferez dépasser par tous les bus et 4*4 ...
je vous conseille vivement le tour de l'ile à pied en 4 jours !! à partie de 16h vous aurez les sites et les chevaux en liberté, et la plage pour vous tous seuls !! c'est ce que nous avions fait : un pur bonheur !
lisez d'abord notre carnet de route, et s'il ne répond pas à toutes vos questions, recontactez-moi sans problème
1) Nous aimerions connaitre un logement pas trop cher (on n'y ferait que dormir+petit déjeuner de toute facon)
>quand tu arriveras a l'aeroport, il y aura des dizaines de personnes pour t'accueillir et te proposer un logement.
J'etais chez "Janet Y Sandra" qui se trouve sur la rue principale, a 5 minutes a pied du centre d'Hanga Roa, unique ville de l'ile. J'avais une chambre (lit double et salle de bain privee) qui donne sur un patio fleuri ou se trouvent de confortables fauteuils. Parfait pour la detente apres uen journee rempli, et cela ne me coutait que 10 000 pesos/jour. Les proprios sont adorables.
2) Pour l'electricité, est ce pareil quen france ou faut il un adaptateur pour recharger l'appareil photo
> oui il faut un adaptateur.
4) on ne connais pas du tout le prix des locations si vous pouviez nous aider sur le tarifs des logements, locations vélo, voiture?
- logement = 15 000 pesos minimum pour une chambre double, mais si tu restes 5 jours tu peux negocier et l'avoir poue 10 000. voir aussi basse ou haute saison. moi c'etait tranquille.
- Location de voiture 4X4 = 25 000 pesos la journee Location de moto = 25 000 pesos aussi (???) Location de VTT= 7000 pesos Plongee sous marine (1 sortie) = 25 000 pesos Internet = 3 000 pesos pour 1 heure, soit 10 fois plus cher qu'a Santiago
Est ce qu'il y a un droit d'entrée a payer sur les differents sites? combien?
> juste 5000 pesos quand tu vas au cratere Rano Kau. tout le reste est gratuit
5) Si vous avez des experiences de circuits que vous avez faits par jour (a pied, ...) on est preneur pour savoir ce quil est possible de faire en une journée pour pouvoir programmer nos 0.5j+3j+0.5j sur l'ile
que faut il voir en priorité?
> j'ai organise mon propre circuit de 5 jours mixant voiture, VTT et a pied.
tu peux voir le detail des journées et les photos des trucs a voir en cliquant ici
bon voyage
Ludo
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😏 TU peux acheter sans probleme ton vol SANTIAGO -HANGA ROA sur le cite internet de LAN CHILE avec ta carte VISA mais si tu veux payer 400 euro il ne faut pas attendre le dernier moment car ça peut monter tres vite a 800 euro.Autre solution :il y a parfois des promo dans les agences chiliennes (moins de 400 euro)mais dans ce cas c' est peut etre oui ou peut etre non .......😏
Je connais très bien Maria et pour la trouver peu sympathique, je me demande quelle comportement vous avez eu vis à vis d'elle ou de sa famille.
Les pascuans sont très gentils quand on est amical et humble, mais quand on arrive en touriste convaincu pour prendre se servir et se faire servir...je dirais qu'ils sont juste "patient".
Ps: le taux de change est élevé dans toute l'ile ! Il fallait le savoir.
Ne pas confondre non plus "pension de famille" et "Hotel 5 étoiles".
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! 😎🙂
