Comprised of Huahine Nui (big Huahine) and Huahine-Iti (little Huahine), the two islands are joined by a small bridge and are enclosed within a protective necklace of coral. Off-shore motu islets lie inside the barrier reef, providing efficient gardens for Huahine’s watermelon and cantaloupe industry. A road, mostly non-paved, winds 32 km. (20 miles) around the two islands, passing through small villages where the 5,411 inhabitants live in colorful, modest homes. HUAHINE HOTELSHuahine has several accommodation choices ranging from the more upscale Te Tiare Resort to the small family owned and operated Relais Mahana. For detailed information regarding the hotels in Huahine we invite you to visit the Huahine Hotels page in the "hotels" section of our website HUAHINE ACTIVITIESWith its deep water bays and lagoons bordered by motus, mountainous Huahine is ripe for your exploration. The lagoon, bordered by white sand beaches, is rich with sea life, and Maeva Village is a wealth of archeological sites. The principal village of Fare slumbers under the shade of almond and acacia trees. You can go horseback riding to the beaches or into the mountains along established trails. There are also 4x4s, cars, bicycles and scooters to rent to venture around the island. Lagoon excursions, motor boat sailing, scuba diving, and deep-sea fishing are also enjoyed here. If surfing’s your thing, don’t miss the renowned waves of Avamoa Pass. Scenic views abound whether one wades along the coast or climbs in the mountains. With more than thirty miles of roads to explore, Huahine, unlike other islands, can take several days to discover. Make it an alternative or a perfect complement to legendary Bora Bora or lush, tropical Moorea. Visit the tiny, picturesque port of Fare when it really comes to life on shipping day, and visit the sleepy village of Parea, where Polynesians live a happy, peaceful life, little changed over the generations. The historic, former royal village of Maeva is like an open-air museum, where restored sacrificial temples (marae) and other ancient sites tell of a civilization the existed over 1,000 years ago. Please see our Huahine tours and activities page for additional information. HUAHINE GEOGRAPHYThe word "Huahine"
means pregnant woman in Tahitian. The island gets its name from the shape of the
island. When viewed from a distance, it truly does look like a pregnant woman lying
on her back.
Huahine is actually two islands, when viewed from the air. An arch bridge connect the two. It is believed that, at one time, Huahine was one island. Since all of these volcanic islands are sinking, ever so slowly, the two highest portions of the original island are what show above the surface of the ocean today. Huahine is a tropical garden with gentle rolling hills and lush foliage, and at the same time, it is a garden rich in agriculture. The soil is excellent and everywhere you look there are plantations of taro, coffee, vanilla or melons. Off-shore "motu" islets lie inside the barrier reef, providing luscious gardens for Huahine’s watermelon and cantaloupe industry. HUAHINE VISITORS BUREAUPO BOX 81 Fare - HUAHINE HUAHINE TRANSPORTATIONAir Tahiti call 689-41-04-04, or fax 689-41-05-05 in Tahiti has flights six days a week and at least three times a day from Papeete to Huahine. There are also flights from Huahine to Bora Bora, Moorea, and Raiatea. Inter-island ferries are available, but departure and arrival information is unreliable. Le Truck charges a nominal fee to transport passengers to their final destination on the island. Le "truck" services operated between the quay of Fare and each district, coordinating their runs with the ferries schedules and school hours. Transportation from the airport to the hotels and private lodgings is provided by mini-buses at a charge unless otherwise specified. RENTAL CARSEUROPCAR HUAHINE PACIFIC CAR RENTAL HUAHINE RESTAURANTSSofitel Heiva - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Snack/Bar/Panoramic view/Tahitian dances Monday, Thursday and Saturday evenings/Res. All cards. Tel. (689) 68. 86. 86 Relais Mahana - French cuisine/Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner/Bar/Panoramic view/Buffet and Tahitian dances Thursday or Friday evenings/Res. All cards. Tel. (689) 68. 81. 54 Le Tipanier - French and local cuisine. Closed Sunday. Visa/Master cards. Next to Fare Quay, Tel. (689) 68. 80. 52 Can't find what you are looking for?
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