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Manihi

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Flights to Manihi

Looking for a flight to Manihi? Discover "Pearls Island": it was on Manihi atoll that the adventure of pearl farming began, with Polynesia's first pearl farm in 1968. Already found naturally, the pinctada margaritifera oyster was cultivated to produce dark-coloured pearls with golden, iridescent, bluish or pinkish reflections, known as the Tahitian black pearl. This has become a key economic activity in the Tuamotus, alongside fishing and copra production.

Manihi is also renowned for its exceptional seabed, where you can go angling, and for its "motu" (islets) surrounded by a crystal-clear sea that invites you to swim, snorkel or just relax.

The locals live in Turipaoa, near the only pass of the same name in the south-west of the island. A number of guesthouses welcome travellers in a relaxed atmosphere and idyllic setting.

If you're looking for a cheap flight to Manihi, don't hesitate to check out our offers.

Enjoy your trip to the Tuamotu!

icon-flight-duration Flight Duration : 1h20
icon-distance Distance : 513 km
icon-airport-code Airport Code : XMH

icon-information Practical information

Manihi airport

Manihi airport is located on a motu (islet).
There is no shuttle service, so to get from the airport to the main village of Paeua you will need to take a boat. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes.
If you have booked tourist accommodation, find out from your hosts whether they can arrange your outward and return transfer.

Services available

  • Snack bar
  • Souvenir shop
  • Toilets
 
French-Polynesia

Population : approx. 1271 inhabitants.
Surface area : 74 sq miles (lagoon).
Main village : Paeua
Minimum flight duration : 1h20
Distance from Tahiti : 513 km

The first pearl farm of French Polynesia was installed in Manihi in 1968.
Five criteria are used to estimate the value of a pearl: the diameter, the shape, the surface, the luster and finally the color

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TODO destination.magazine.apprenez en mettant Manihi pour le nom île

icon-information The good reasons to visit Manihi

The good reasons to visit

  • Exceptional seabed.
  • A lagoon dotted with pearl farms.
  • A variety of activities including: picnic on secluded "motus", fishing, snorkeling…


Do not miss

  • Pearl farms ( often closed on the week-end, please inquire ),
  • the various motu (islets),
  • observing marine life and colourful coral reefs.

 

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