What to do in Polynesia? What to see in Raiatea?

Canoes to go on the lagoon. And for the tough ones you can go to the 'birds motu' (small island); on your way you can cross turtles, stingrays (even manta ray) or diodons. Arriving at the motu, on season you’ll see the wild shark nursery (inoffensive black tip shark). Around the motu a lot of small coloured fish offer you a splendid show.
Snorkelling equipment (fins, masks and tubas) available

Rent a boat with car rental to go to other motu or rent a tour.
Diving with whales (depending the on season), dolphin, manta ray, shark...
Hiking to the waterfall with a guide or to the Temehani Mont
Faaroa river with canoe
Tours on Taha'a Island (visit of a pearl farm, vanilla plantation, lunch on motu and snorkelling at the coral garden)
Taha'a tours on 4×4
Jet-ski rental with guide (Miri Miri)
Sailing pirogue rental with guide (Avera)
Stand up paddle hire (Avera)
Electric Bike Rental (Uturoa)

Taputapuatea marae (the famous one in the leeward island) will show you the Polynesian organisation of their way of life.Located near our property ( 4 km) , visited in February 2016 by the President of the Republic , François Hollande , it is officially a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2017 . This is a must Historic Site , responsible for mana and soul of the sacred island . Dedicated to the cult of Oro, the god of war , who played a significant role in Polynesian religion , its influence remains , even today , international world scale Maori since arii delegations ( religious leaders) of Austral islands, the Cook islands and New Zealand continue to participate in ceremonies spellbinding in this place respected by all. Schoolchildren recite it regularly Orero (traditional oratory ) , impregnated with an ancient culture still alive.

Road to traverse the island with nice view (bamboo forest, pineapple plantation, Faaroa belvedere)
Uturoa market, fisherman and farmer sell their products, first floor you find handcraft.

Opoa & Around