Hiking in Tuamotu Islands



Covering 40 km2 of unspoiled tropical nature, Rangiroa is a lovely place for short hiking treks. It's hilly inland offers spectacular views and foaming waterfalls rushing down the river streams of this tropical island. Additionally, there are also some fascinating archaeological sites to be explored in Rangiroa. What is even better, the island is small enought to be hiked through, for which purpose also guided trips are available in Rangiroa, where hiking trails can be difficult to find on your own.



Facts of Tuamotu Islands

Popularity
Price level
Safety
Happiness
Suitable for family
temperatures / when to go Best months to go
May, June, July, August, September, October
time zone Time zone:  GMT -9
population Population  16.000
capital / biggest city Biggest city:
Avatoru
language / languages Language(s)
French, Tuamotuan
literacy Literacy level:   98 %

religion / religions Religions:
Protestant 54%, Roman atholic 30%