Après un voyage aux US en janvier et un en Thailande en mai, nous envisageons de partir en Polynésie Française l'an prochain. Nous aimons l'aventure et n'avons pas besoin d'un grand confort c'est pourquoi nous envisageons, et ce, notamment grâce aux postes de différents membres du forum, de partir en Polynésie en camping et à moindres coûts.
Pourriez-vous me dire quel est le budget minimum pour 15 jours en Polynésie ? 😉
Ce message s'adresse surtout aux membres ayant fait un voyage de ce genre et donc une expérience à partager.
sujet deja debattu maintes fois sur le forum, comptez environ 100 Euros jour par personne, donc un couple = 200 Euros jour... sans les billets avion bien sur...
on a bien parlé de minimum ?
pas "cher" n'existe pas à Tahiti......
pour le camping, renseignez vous bien,
comptez entre 35 et 60 Euros/jour la location d'une tente en camping.
Il y a des campings sur toutes les îles de la Société -ou au moins un dortoir- ainsi que dans les Tuamotu, notamment à Tikehau et Mataiva que nous connaissons. C'est une solution envisageable lorsqu'on a l'habitude de voyager autonome et que l'on aime fonctionner ainsi !
Lorsqu'on parle de camping en Polynésie, cela n'a rien à voir avec le camping familial pratiqué en France... On n'y rencontre que des voyageurs solitaires ou en couple (les Polynésiens eux vont dans leur famille et la destination est trop chère pour envisager d'y venir en famille depuis la France ! (si l'on y vient à plusieurs, c'est généralement parce qu'on est reçu, au moins sur une île, par de la famille ou des amis installés en Polynésie).
Dans les pensions qui les acceptent, les campeurs bénéficient des mêmes services et équipements que ceux mis à la disposition des autres pensionnaires ainsi que de la même qualité d'accueil (l'hospitalité polynésienne n'est pas un vain mot).
Cuisine du Sunset Beach Motel à Raiatea (extraite de notre carnet "Polynésie") :
Pour les petits budgets il y a aussi la possibilité de dormir en dortoirs, mais là, nous préférons de très loin notre tente, plus intime, sans ronfleurs ni moustiques. 😏
Question emplacements destinés aux tentes, il n'y a que l'embarras du choix, car même en juillet/août on n'y voit que rarement plus de deux ou trois tentes à la fois. J'ai lu à plusieurs reprises des réserves concernant les emplacements de tente au soleil... On a la plupart du temps le choix entre ombre et soleil. Et de toutes façons, on n'y est que la nuit ; dans la journée, on se balade, on profite du lagon etc... Et puis d'expérience, au soleil, il y a bien moins de moustiques qu'à l'ombre ! Sans oublier qu'il vaut mieux éviter de stationner sous les cocotiers...
Ci-dessous, sur Maupiti (extraite de notre carnet "Polynésie") :
Dans les atolls des Tuamotu, le bivouac en lui-même sur les motu déserts ne pose pas de problème (en dehors des moustiques ) ; c'est tout à fait dans les moeurs des Polynésiens eux-mêmes et, en général, on peut passer à pied d'un motu à l'autre par ce qu'on appelle les hoa. Ce qui est plus compliqué à gérer, c'est l'eau potable (au moins 3l/j/pers.) et la nourriture à emporter...
Sur Tikehau (Tuamotu) :
Dans les îles de la Société c'est moins évident, les motus étant privés et loin de l'ile. On peut négocier avec un pécheur ou un propriétaire de pension pour s'y faire déposer. Tahaa est à cet égard l'ile qui offre le plus grand nombre de petits motu "sauvages". Maupiti et Bora en comptent quelques uns aussi et, dans une moindre mesure, Huahine (mention spéciale pour le grand motu Auira de Maupiti que l'on peut rejoindre à pied en traversant le lagon à marée basse ; compter une bonne demi-heure, dans l'eau jusqu'aux cuisses, en admirant les raies et les petits requins inoffensifs).
Notre budget est modeste sans être "ric rac". Pour nos 2 séjours en Polynésie de près de 2 mois à chaque fois, toujours en période d'hiver austral (la meilleure saison), nous avons toujours dormi sous la tente.
D'expérience, en moyenne pour un couple, il faut compter 20 euros/jour pour le camping (dans un camping officiel ou dans une pension qui accepte les campeurs).
A cela bien sûr il faudra ajouter le budget nourriture : les prix au quotidien pour se nourrir (dans les épiceries, pas les restaurants) ne sont pas plus élevés que dans d’autres îles comme La Réunion par exemple. Et s'il est vrai que le choix est parfois restreint, surtout dans les Tuamotu, les portions de plats cuisinés sont, elles, généreuses et dignes d'un appétit polynésien ! A cet égard, les petits snacks ainsi que les épiceries proposent des plats ou portions à emporter pour moins de 10 euros.
Compter environ 30 euros/jour pour un couple.
Total pour hébergement camping et nourriture par jour pour un couple : 50 euros.
Mais ATTENTION : le problème, c'est le budget "déplacements, activités et loisirs". 😕
Pour les déplacements inter-îles, il y a évidemment les fameux pass d'Air Tahiti :
http://www.airtahiti.aero/articles.php?id=41
Il y a également les navettes inter-îles, voire les cargos. Ça demande évidemment de disposer de plus de temps mais c'est nettement moins cher et ce n'est bien sûr pas du tout le même trip !
Sur les îles, la location d'une bécane revient à +ou- 10 euros/jour/personne (pour un vrai vélo c'est le double). Mais elles sont parfois tellement pourries qu'elles sont gracieusement mises à disposition...
Et à choisir, il vaut mieux louer un canot à moteur qu'une voiture car généralement l'intérêt et la beauté sont plutôt du côté du lagon.
Pour ce qui est des activités habituellement proposées au touriste moyen (et leurs prix), voir ce post récent :
http://voyageforum.com/voyage/polynesie-francaise_bilan_trois_semaines_en_polynesie_francaise_D1743393/
De toutes façons, procurez-vous le Lonely Planet (le plus complet sur la Polynésie) et faites vos calculs... en gardant à l'esprit que les prix donnés sont toujours pour UNE PERSONNE ! (pour un couple, on multiplie donc par 2 et on y ajoute encore la taxe de séjour et la plupart du temps les transferts).
Conclusion : en camping, minimum vital par jour, pour un couple, sans aucun extra : 50 euros
Mais aller en Polynésie et ne faire aucun extra ???... 🤪
Pour notre part, nous avons "contourné" cet aspect du problème en ayant nos propres embarcations :
mais nous avons l'habitude de fonctionner ainsi car nous avons la chance d'habiter une région qui offre énormément de possibilités de loisirs...
En dehors de notre site (voir signature) où vous pourrez avoir une illustration photos et vidéos de tout ce que je viens de dire concernant la Polynésie (cliquer sur le logo vidéo pour accéder aux séquences vidéos), un petit bonus relatif à nos activités locales pour rester en condition et préparer les escapades plus lointaines... (ceci explique cela 😉) :
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=-uBbHYmLZ5whttp://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=7ajKLKqyr8Y
Justement je pensais en à vous lorsque je disais que l'idée du camping en Polynésie nous était venue des forumistes 😉
50 euros par jour c'est plus que raisonnable et surtout ça laisse un peu de sous pour les extras ! Génial je vais continuer mes recherches et bien me renseigner sur tout ça !
he he vous imaginez des charters pleins a craquer de touristes genre "baléares" arrivant a faa'a ...........pôvre tahiti
c'est bien comme cela et que les iles que nous connaissons restent préservées quoiqueeee, Le tahiti que j'ai connu il y a plus de 40 ans n'existe plus, et je vois lors de mes voyages la transformation qui s'opère, alors si on y rajoute le tourisme bon marché, tahiti est foutu.... Désolé, mais c'est vrai, et j'y ai vécu longtemps....
nana
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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! 😎🙂