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Island: Faanui
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    • Helga67
  • Updated By Helga67 on June 9, 2004
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    • Faanai - Bora-Bora
    Faanai
    by Helga67
    North of Vaitape lies another town called Faanui. The scenery in this area is different from that on the south side. Here you will find copra dryers and manioc plantations, great vista points, amazing tranquility, and wild guava trees bordering the road. There is also a museum about marine life at Outuorahu point.

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  • Directions: North side of the island
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    Island: Vaitape
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    • Helga67
  • Updated By Helga67 on June 9, 2004
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    • Vaitape - Bora-Bora
    Vaitape
    by Helga67
    Vaitape is the main town of Bora Bora. It has a port where all ships dock. The village is built at the foot of the impressive cliff of Mount Pahia, in front of the island's only pass, Teavanui. Here you can find all public services like post office, gendarmerie, town hall and schools. But also shops and a museum.

    Spend some time here to experience the real life in Bora Bora.

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  • Directions: West side of the island
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    Island: Anau
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    • Helga67
  • Updated By Helga67 on June 9, 2004
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    • Anau - Bora-Bora
    Anau
    by Helga67
    Anau is located on the east side of the island, and less known by tourists. Here you will find the typical charm of ancient Polynesian villages. The lagoon is very tight on this side because of the big Motu Piti Aau on the other side of the lagoon. Here the lagoon looks more like a lake shore with a great view on Mt Otemanu (727 m).

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  • Directions: East side of the island
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    Island: Mountains
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    • Helga67
  • Updated By Helga67 on June 3, 2004
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    • Mountains - Bora-Bora
    Mountains
    by Helga67
    Bora Bora was formed by volcanic eruptions some three to four million years ago. It is one of the oldest islands of the Leeward Islands.

    The sharp cliffs of basaltic rock form the central mountain chain that runs through the main island of Bora Bora.

    Mount Otemanu (727 m/2,384 feet), Mount Pahia (661 m/2,168 feet), and Mount Hue (619 m/2,030 feet) are the most spectacular chimney peaks of the crater that once spewed molten lava.

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    Island: Take the Circle Island Road
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    • ATXtraveler
  • By ATXtraveler on April 2, 2005
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    • View from the Circle Island Road, Bora Bora - Bora-Bora
    View from the Circle Island
    Road, Bora Bora
    by ATXtraveler
    During our trip to Bora Bora, Sarah and I decided that we would rent a mode of transportation to get a feel for the whole island, rather than the basic tour that the guides would recommend. Although I was thinking about a scooter for the cost savings, Sarah wanted to rent a car, so we compromised and rented the Be-Up (check out my transportation tips for a picture). This was great, and we got the chance to see some views of the mountains that you do not get from most tours!

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    Island: Road around the island
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    • Helga67
  • By Helga67 on June 4, 2004
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    • Road around Bora Bora - Bora-Bora
    Road around Bora Bora
    by Helga67
    Bora Bora's main island is only 10 kilometers (5.2 miles) long and 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) wide. A partially paved road circles the coastline for 29 kilometers (18 miles). You will pass the villages of Vaitape, Faanui and Anau.

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    Island: Take a tour around the island
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  • By holligolytly on June 12, 2003
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    • Island - Bora-Bora
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    Island: Mt. Hue - in the Shadow of the Twin Towers
    Kakapo2
  • By Kakapo2 on July 22, 2009
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    • Beautiful view north of Vaitape. - Bora-Bora
    Beautiful view north of
    Vaitape.
    by Kakapo2
    From now on I will post the tips more or less chronologically, following the route of our bicycle tour around the island. As said, we travelled clockwise although we had to cross the road to take photos from the shore, as in French Polynesia you drive on the right side of the road, like in France.

    The first reason to do so is that this way round is that you have only two very short climbs.
    The second reason is that you have only 6 km left when you arrive at Matira Point for a swim and sunbath. If you do it the other way round, you have to cycle back to Matira Point, and from there back to Vaitape, so this would add 12 km to your tour.

    It does not play a role, of course, if you stay at Matira Point during a longer stay. Lucky you!

    Here is a link to a circle island tour – unfortunately counter-clockwise:

    http://www.boraboraisland.com/tosee/circletour.html

    Soon after leaving Vaitape you get this beautiful view of rather a high mountain that is never mentioned anywhere. Its name is Mt. Hue and is 619 metres high, and it is not really far from Mt. Pahia and its twin, Mt. Otemanu. And you see, the water is already showing its magic…

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    Island: Study the local Lifestyle
    Kakapo2
  • By Kakapo2 on July 23, 2009
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    • Island - Bora-Bora
    by Kakapo2
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    You see, most houses have a view.

    And not just one!



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    Island: … or Take a Sunbath on it
    Kakapo2
  • By Kakapo2 on July 22, 2009
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    • Island - Bora-Bora
    by Kakapo2
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    Very scenic with Mt. Pahia, Mt. Otemanu, and Mt. Hue in the background.



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