General Information

Getting There

Air Tahiti Nui: Non-stop flights from Sydney

Air New Zealand: Flights (via Auckland) from Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns.

Qantas: Flights to Auckland with Qantas connecting with onward flights to Papeete (operated by Air Tahiti Nui) or codesharing direct services with Air Tahiti Nui from Sydney

Climate

The average year round ambient temperature in Tahiti and her islands is 27 C while the waters in the lagoons average 26 C. Cooling Pacific trade winds blow throughout the year.

Entry Requirements

For Australian Travellers, a valid passport and a ticket for either return or onward travel is required. Visas are granted on arrival for a maximum stay of 3 months. Please reconfirm these details with your travel agent as regulations may change.

Departure Tax

Included on your international airline ticket. Please recheck these details with your travel agent.

Other taxes

These are daily taxes applied to international guests which are billed directly to you by the hotel at which you are staying. These usually amount to a couple of dollars per day. Please ask your travel agent about current charges to assist with your budgeting.

Language

Tahitian and french are the offical labguages. English is widely spoken, particularly in hotels and tourist areas.

Attire

A tropical summer wardrobe is required, however bring something warm for cooler evenings.

Currency

The basic unit of currency is the Franc Pacifique (Pacific franc)

Getting Around

Domestic airlines, helicopter, ferry, car rental.