Don't Go to the Beach in Raiatea! This is What You Should See and Do in Uturoa.
Raiata lies in the Society Island archipelago. It’s capital, Utaroa is right at the harbor and easy to walk around in. Immediately at the port, you’ll have access to car rentals, safari rides, scooters, etc. There are also shops at the port. It is 92 miles around the island, so it’s probably easier to pick a part of the island to visit rather than trying to see it all in a day. The coastline is predominantly rocky, so Raiatea isn’t known for its beaches. I found a public beach and some snorkeling along the coast within walking distance of the dock. For white sand beaches, you can take a boat, or even a kayak to a motu nearby. A motu is an unihabited island. Raiatea is also known for its sacred Mare Taputapuatea which is said to be fortified with mana (life force).
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Love it!!!
@welltravelledlife
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed. Have you been there? Are you going?
Very informative video. Love it. Awesome channel. Peace, love and harmony from your new friend.
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Жыл бұрын
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Thanks.
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Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you being here. Are you planning a trip to the South Pacific, or just dreaming?
We're off to Raiatea next month. Thanks for an informative video, I'll certainly wander down to the swimming area. I'll also check out your other videos.
@welltravelledlife
Жыл бұрын
You’re going to love the island. But like I said, if you want the pristine beach experience, get to one of the nearby motus (little islands).
@angelahorton5745
Жыл бұрын
@@welltravelledlife Just to let you know we did a truck tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Raiatea and then we walked to the swimming area to explore, a pleasant 3 mile stroll.
@welltravelledlife
Жыл бұрын
@@angelahorton5745 I'm so glad to hear that you had a great visit. A 3 mile stroll can be long if it was hot. We had really nice weather whilst there, so the walk was lovely. I'm really glad you made it to the UNESCO site - the historic and religious significance of the morae are so important. Where's your next trip got you headed?
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Жыл бұрын
@@welltravelledlife Just disembarked Arvia after 14 nights Mediterranean cruise from Southampton.
@welltravelledlife
Жыл бұрын
@@angelahorton5745 Ah, beautiful. Did you have a favorite port?
Can you get an excursion to a Motu at the port or do you recommend you book one online, ex. Viator.
@welltravelledlife
10 ай бұрын
You can definitely get a motu trip once you’re on the island, but if you’re on a large ship, or just want peace of mind that you’ve got something scheduled, you can book directly with aretours-raiateatahaa.com/. Their website is in French, but there’s an e-mail address you can write to. They are also one of the companies you’ll find on Viator. You’re going to love this trip!