Nuku Hiva Island Travel Guide and Deals
The vast and less crowded Nuku Hiva showcases spectacular natural wonders. Exploring the island lets you see everything from sharp basaltic cliffs with crashing waves to rich, green valleys.
Nuku Hiva also houses the enduring and tiny Taiohae. The incredible centre of the Marquesas Islands has a bay where sailboats and tattooed residents on horseback settle. Memorable attractions await you — numerous archeological sites, superb horse riding and hiking, and decorative handicrafts.
Nuku Hiva Island FAQs
View AllNuku Hiva is part of the Marquesas Islands. They’re an archipelago that’s 932 miles (1,500 kilometres) northeast of Tahiti, with 12 islands comprising it.
French Polynesia, including Nuku Hiva, sees few serious crimes. Still, minor offences, like theft and drink spiking, happen. So always keep an eye on your belongings, food and drinks.
You can travel to this island by plane, charter flight, sailboat, or cruise ship.
No Australian airlines offer direct flights to Nuku Hiva. But if you’re travelling from Hiva Oa, Papeete, Ua Huka, or Ua Pou, book your flight with Air Tahiti.
You can rent cars and scooters to explore the island. Be warned, though: you’ll cross sharp, spiralling roads where horses and cows wander.
Hotels, Tahitian guesthouses and vacation rental sites are the island’s main accommodations.
Some experiences you can try here include:
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Sight-seeing on a sailboat or horse
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Visiting ancient archaeological sites housing legendary tiki and stone temple ruins
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Exploring Nuku Hiva’s historic cathedrals, including the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Taiohae
Taiohae’s fishing port is home to some shops, a craft centre, and several food trucks. You’ll also see Nuku Hiva’s authorities, hospital, pharmacy, and bank with a cash dispenser in Taiohae.
The Pacific franc is the official currency of Tahiti’s islands, including Nuku Hiva.
Tipping is rare around Tahiti’s islands. But businesses will gladly receive tips for exceptional service.
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