Destination Rangiroa : Infos clés & aéroport

Destination

Rangiroa, the largest atoll in French Polynesia and the second largest in the world, is located 350 km north-east of Tahiti, just a one hour flight away (direct flight). Rangiroa is made up of a string of coral islets as far as you can see around an immense lagoon. A veritable sea in the interior, it could contain the entire island of Tahiti.
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Practical information

Population : approx. 3 600 inhabitants
Surface area : 633 sq miles (lagoon)
Main village : Avatoru

Minimum flight duration : 1h00
Distance from Tahiti : 356 km

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The good reasons to visit

• Rangiroa is the largest atoll in French Polynesia and the second largest atoll in the world.
• A must for scuba diving, renowned worldwide.
• An ideal place for snorkeling and watching myriads of colorful fish.
• One of the most beautiful and richest coral reefs of the world.
• Dream "motus" (Blue Lagoon, Green Lagoon, Reefs Island and the Pink Sands).
• The unique vineyard of Polynesia.
• Picturesque villages.
• A variety of water sports and land activities.

Do not miss

  • The Ohotu view point, where you can watch the dolphins jumping in the Tiputa pass,
  • pearl farms,
  • the mythical « Lagon Bleu » (Blue Lagoon) island,
  • Pink sand islands,
  • the Green lagoon island,
  • the Reef island ( a magnificent motu dotted with“feo”, curious petrified coral formations),
  • the unique vineyard in French Polynesia, planted on a motu,
  • underwater diving sites : Shark Grotto, the Precipice, the Windmill, The Valley, The Aquarium, The Caves, Mahuta...

Did you know that

• Rangiroa is also called Ra'iroa.
• Rangiroa is the largest atoll in French Polynesia, and the second largest in the world behind Kwajalein in Micronesia.
• Rangiroa has the only vineyard in French Polynesia.
• The Blue Lagoon, emblematic "motu" of the atoll, is a mini-lagoon inside the lagoon.

 

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Rangiroa airport

Rangiroa airport is located on the main island of Avatoru, close to the village and most of the hotels and family-run guest houses.
There is no shuttle service, so to get from the airport to the main village you will need a car. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes. If you are going to another islet, you will need to take a boat.
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
  • Bank
  • Taxis
  • Telephone kiosk
  • Toilets