Fun Facts About Huahine

Upon arrival in Huahine, you’ll be swept up in its magic. It teems with lush forests, pristine beaches, and charming villages, offering a Polynesian version of the Garden of Eden.

Huahine Island is one of Tahiti’s hidden gems, ideal for secluded retreats away from the chaos of everyday life. Its deep, crystal-clear lagoon and white sand beaches add a touch of drama to a spectacular tropical experience.

Wild and enticing, Huahine is often referred to as the Garden of Eden due to its lush vegetation, abundance of tropical fruit trees, untouched beaches and idyllic secluded lagoon waters.

The island is just a 40-minute flight from Tahiti , making it the perfect island getaway. Huahine also houses some of the most extensive and best preserved archaeological remains in French Polynesia. With only eight small villages scattered around island, tourists are welcomed with a smile and genuine kindness. The island is often a port of call for passing sailboats given her luminous blue lagoon. Each October Huahine hosts the departure of Tahiti’s largest and most prestigious outrigger canoe race, the Hawaiki Nui and her population increases dramatically!

We love that there is so much to do on Huahine! You can hire a car and drive around the island,  horse ride along the beach, cycle into the village centre, swim, snorkel, surf some of the best waves in Tahiti, dive, picnic on heavenly lagoon motus, visit the authentic village markets, go fishing, be baffled by the sacred blue eyed eels, discover legendary sites or simply do nothing at all and soak up the tiare scented air and watch the stunning island sunsets. All of this in a picture perfect setting!

Huahine will suit those travellers looking to connect with the Tahiti of old, where locals wave and smile when you pass them and where life moves to a slower pace. With a range of both hotels and pensions on the island, all accommodation preferences can be met and you can be as connected or as remote as you please. Huahine is quite simply a utopia!