Maupiti
Maupiti is an island in the Leeward Islands in French Polynesia.
Understand
[edit]Maupiti is situated at the extreme west of the Society Islands, about 300 km from Tahiti and 40 km from Bora Bora. It is a small island with a surface of about 9 square km and about 1,200 inhabitants. It was discovered in 1722 by the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen. The island was hit by a heavy cyclone in 1997.
Maupiti's main attractions are the 5 motu (small islets): Motu Paeao, Motu Auira, Motu Tiapaa, Motu Pitihahai and Motu Tuanai.
Get in
[edit]By plane
[edit]Air Tahiti offers flights to Maupiti from
- Tahiti: M Tu W F Su (flight time 55 min)
- Bora Bora: F and Su (flight time 20 min)
- Raiatea: Tu F and Su (flight time 25 min)
The airport is on Motu Tuanai. The boat transfer by private taxi-boats to the main city takes 15 min.
By boat
[edit]Maupiti Express runs the Maupiti Express 2 from Bora Bora to Maupiti on Tu Th and Sa. Maupiti Express 2 leaves Vaitape on Bora Bora at 08:30 and arrives at Maupiti at 10:15, leaving Maupiti again at 16:00 and arriving at Bora Bora at 17:45. One-way fare is 3000 F (francs), return 4000 F (2009).
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]Maupiti has 30 archaeological sites which are clearly signposted. The temples (marae) of the gods covered the four corners of the island.
- Petroglyphs (in Haranane Valley). About 1 km north of the main village, then turn left.
- Marae Vaiahu.
Do
[edit]- Climb MountTeerefaatiu with exceptional views of Bora Bora and Raiatea (and Tahaa on clear days as well).
Eat
[edit]Drink
[edit]Stay safe
[edit]Go next
[edit]By plane
[edit]Air Tahiti offers flights from Maupiti to
- Tahiti: M Tu W F Su (flight time 55 min)
- Bora Bora: Su (flight time 20 min)
- Raiatea: Tu F and Su (flight time 25 min)
By boat
[edit]Maupiti Express runs the Maupiti Express 2 from Bora Bora to Maupiti on Tu Th and Sa. Maupiti Express 2 leaves Maupiti at 16:00 and arrives at Bora Bora at 17:45. One way fare is 3000 F, return 4000 F (2009).