Boarding the Air Tahiti Nui Airbus at Papeete

Day 9 - Papeete to Auckland

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December 17th 2014
Geo: -17.52, -149.56We have an early start today and our transfer is due at 6.45am. As we shower it is still dark so we don't get a chance to see what the weather is like, however as we check out the sun has risen and it seems we have a cloudy but cooler day.We board the minibus with the same young couple who arrived with us in Papeete seven days ago and discover they are from London and a ... read more

Oceania » French Polynesia

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The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were suspended in January ... ... read more