Bonjour nous desirons partir en polynesie en 2019 vers fin aout pour y passer 3 semaines
nous aimerions loger chez l habitant et profiter de toute la vie locale en visitant plusieurs iles
je sais qu il y en a beaucoup, nous sommes 5 adultes
je pensais aussi mais vous me direz si cela est possible , de pouvoir faire sur un voilier ou catamaran du cabotage sur quelques iles pendant (5 a 6j) mais cela depend bien sur du prix sans toutefois etre obilge de passer par des organisateurs sur place qui sont chers , mais plus par des locaux ou autre proprietaires de bateaux qui le feraient
pouvez vous me dire les iles qu il faut absolument voir et combien de temps y rester?
si vous avez des adresse a me donner par rapport a ses iles, de logements chez l habitant?
tous les conseils necessaire pour passer un voyage merveilleux dans un endroit qui semble paradisiaque
cordialement
oustau
Bonjour
3 semaines pour 5 adultes… il y a des possibilité de louer un catamaran depuis Raiatea, cela vous permettrai de visiter tahaa huhahine bora et peut être maupiti, à 5 les frais sont partagés mais il me semble que les prix en fin de compte soit sensiblement identique par rapport aux pensions… j'ai bien dit "il semblerait"...
donc en une semaine cela serait faisable, et depuis Raiatea aller sur Rangiroa ou Tikehau...et retour Tahiti. voyez là pour avoir une idée http://chartertane.free.fr/index.htm
il y en a d'autre (plus ou moins officiel)
sinon par voie aérienne,
Tahiti Huahine raiatea bora Rangiroa et ou Tikehau Tahiti moorea
Tahiti direct maupiti raiatea bora Rangiroa et ou Tikehau Tahiti moorea…
Minimum 3 nuits par îles.
Pour 5adultes, il vous faudra réserver à l'avance si vous voulez rester ensemble, en bungalow cela vous fera au minimum 2 bungalows…
Dire faut voir telle ile ou autre, toutes les îles sont à voir…
faites votre parcours, les logements après…
merci pour vos conseils
pensez vous qu il soit judicieux de visiter 10 iles en sachant qu en 3 semaines cela fait peut sur chaque ile et que sur certaines il est preferable de rester un peu plus longtemps
cordialement
oustau
10 iles en 3 semaines ! la liaison inter île se fait par avion, certes entre 15 à 40mn de vol mais faut être a l'aéroport 1h-1h30 avant le décollage, et, pas de vol tout les jours… , les hébergeurs ne sont pas tous à coté de l'aéroport, exemple Bora, aéroport sur un îlot, votre vol a 10h, la navette quitte l'île principale 1h1/2 avant le décollage (20mn de traverser dans le lagon) vous quitter votre hébergement vers 8h du mat pour un vol à 10h...
Rester plus longtemps sur une île, déjà au vue des liaisons aériennes et de vos envies, rando, plongée farniente ect, dans ce cas on peut prévoir de rester une ou deux jours de plus sur une îles… minimum 3 nuits… en général.
Tahiti vaut bien 4 nuits si l'on veut la découvrir.
merci pour votre reponse
nous avons decidé de rester 1j e plus sur les iles sauf certaines ou l on restera entre 4 et 5 j en fin de compte ce n est pas 3 semaines mais 5 semaines que nous allons rester pour profiter un maximum et loger chez l habitant en demi pension en esperant profiter de leur savoir et apprendre pour decouvrir leur culture qu il voudront bien partager avec nous
tout ce que j espère c est de ne pas tomber sur des locaux qui profiteraient du fait que l on soit des" touristes" donc pompe a" fric"
si par hasard vous avez des adresses de logement chez l habitant en sachant qu il a ete prevu que l on fasse 11 iles
j attends de recevoir le descriptif pour en savoir davantage
cordialement
oustau
5 semaines! c'est mieux!
Tahiti moorea Huahine raiatea-tahaa maupiti bora Rangiroa tikehau Fakarava
D'autres îles? car j'ai cité les îles du vent et sous le vent, 3 atolls des tuamutu, circuit desservi correctement (sauf maupiti) parair Tahiti, vous avez la possibilité défaire les iles sous le vent en cargo Huahine raiatea bora mais Huahine faut se lever à 3h du mat… Pour toutes ces îles 2h de navigation environ… expérience unique que l'on fait une fois…
Plus de temps plus de choix… car vous pouvez faire une escapade de 3-4-5 jours aux îles australes, suivant budget…
encore merci de ces precisions
voici un aperçu de notre preparation du voyage
J1 arrivee a papeete on y passe 1nuit au AHITEA LODGE petit dej
J2 moorea ou l on desire y passer 6 nuits (mais perso je trouve cela beaucoup)pension les tipaniers en demi pension
J8 Huahine 2 nuits au fare Maheva demi pension
J10 Raiatea 4 nuits ?(un peu trop peut etre) pension Opeha petit dej
J14 Maupiti 2 nuits au maupiti paradise demi pension
J16 Bora bora 5 nuits au temanuata beach petit dej mais ce fare me semble pas terrible?
J21 Rangiroa 2 nuits au relais josephine demi pension
J23 Tikeau 2 nuits au relais royal demi pension
J25 Fakarava 2 nuits Pension havaiki lodge demi pension
J27 Papeete 2 nuits au Ahitea lodge OU Royal tahitien
je me demande si il ne serait pas mieux de rajouter 1J a chaque ile ou l on y passe que 2J
et reduire 1J a MOOREA et a RAIATEA qu en pensez vous ?
les transferts se feront logiquement en avion avec un pass inter iles
parmi les differents logements que je viens de decrire en connaissez vous certains et peut etre en auriez vous a nous recommander?
cordialement
oustau
J1 arrivee a papeete on y passe 1nuit au AHITEA LODGE petit dej
J2 moorea ou l on desire y passer 6 nuits (mais perso je trouve cela beaucoup)pension les tipaniers en demi pension
6 nuits ca fait un peu beaucoup...
J8 Huahine 2 nuits au fare Maheva demi pension
2 nuits pas assez! vous aurez juste le temps de faire le tour de l'île… et demi pension pas nécessaire sur Huahine.
J10 Raiatea 4 nuits ? (un peu trop peut etre) pension Opeha petit dej
4nuits c'est bon vous pouvez faire le tour de tahaa sans problème aussi… rando tapioï les 3 cascades le marae tour de l'île… perso je serai allé au Sunset beach motel…
J14 Maupiti 2 nuits au maupiti paradise demi pension
2 nuits, vous allez regretter de ne pas rester 2 jours de plus…
J16 Bora bora 5 nuits au temanuata beach petit dej mais ce fare me semble pas terrible?
5nuits a Bora, trop! mais bon si vous avez le porte feuille bien garni! tous est plus cher à Bora, 2-3 nuits suffirait.
Vu les commentaires, il semblerait qu'i y a mieux et moins cher… mais faut se méfier des commentaires! par exemple un cafard mort sous le lit ne m'empêche pas de dormir et cela prouve que le traitement des nuisibles est efficace!
J21 Rangiroa 2 nuits au relais josephine demi pension
J23 Tikeau 2 nuits au relais royal demi pension
J25 Fakarava 2 nuits Pension havaiki lodge demi pension
si il n'y a pas de plongeur, vous pouvez zapper Fakarava… 2 atolls c'est bien…
J27 Papeete 2 nuits au Ahitea lodge OU Royal tahitien
prenez le temps de visiter Tahiti, c'est une île ...pas une ville...qui est Papeete, minimum 3nuits...
Le pass avion devrait se faire en principe dans l'ordre ci dessus, mais attendez vous pour maupiti d'avoir 1à 3 j de plus avant de rejoindre bora… Maupiti bora qu'un seul vol par semaine, ou bien dans un ordre différent: Tahiti maupiti raiatea Huahine bora Rangiroa… c'est air Tahiti qui décidera… suivant les places
Un homme prévenu en vaut deux comme dit le dicton...😉
merci encore
vous avez l air de bien connaitre la polynesie , y habitez vous ? peut etre y avez vous vecu?
je suis d accord avec vous pour moorea trop de jours , il me reste a persuader les autres , mais mon cousin m a parlé que c etait un spot pour voir les requins et que ce n etait pas toujours possible donc plus de temps sur place
notre hebergement a bora bora n est pas terrible en effet , nous allons voir pour en changer et j ai constaté comme vous aviez dit que c est cher
je suis comme vous les cafards ne me derangent pas , il y a pire
nous allons revoir un peu notre periple, grace a vos commentaires et conseils
si vous n avez d autres surtout n hesitez pas
cordialement
oustau
Bonjour je rentre de Polynésie , je peux vous recommander à Tikehau la pension Tikehau village sur la plage , bungalows agréables mais surtout une excellente cuisine en demi pension ( nécessaire car pas de restaurant ) ainsi que les excursions avec Serge formidable .
Bonnes vacances .
merci pour ce renseignement
par contre je suis a la recherche d un fare sur bora bora mais je n en trouve pas de correct pour le moment , nous desirons pas mettre plus de 120 euros par pers
cordialement
oustau
Désolée je ne suis pas allée à Bora comme ils disent mais à Maupiti un petit Bora authentique et sûrement moins cher . Et Huahine à la végétation surprenante .
J ai visite Moorea 3 jours , Huahine 3 jours , Maupiti 3 jours en pension puis les Tuamutu en demi pension Tikehau 4 jours et Rangiroa 4 jours .
N hésitez pas à me poser vos questions je vous renseignerais avec plaisir .
Cordialement Annie
petite liste des petits hébergeurs sur Bora
a voir avec leur site internet et surtout confirmation de l'hébergeur! site pas toujours à jour.
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I'm retired, so I've got plenty of time...
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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?
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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! 😎🙂
