Island, Bora-Bora

  Tatoos depict the family history
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  • Tatoos depict the family history
      Tatoos depict the family history
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  • The Protestant church in Vaitape below Mt. Pahia.
      The Protestant church in Vaitape below...
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  • Beautiful view north of Vaitape.
      Beautiful view north of Vaitape.
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Road around the island
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Road around Bora Bora

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.

Written Jun 4, 2004

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Mountains
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Mountains

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.

Updated Jun 3, 2004

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Study the local Lifestyle
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You see, most houses have a view.

And not just one!



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Written Jul 23, 2009

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… or Take a Sunbath on it
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Very scenic with Mt. Pahia, Mt. Otemanu, and Mt. Hue in the background.



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Written Jul 22, 2009

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Climb on a Coconut Palm
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… and do not fall down like Keith Richard ;-)

Where again was that?!

Ok, I did not climb as high as a monkey… ;-)



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Written Jul 22, 2009

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Take a tour around the island
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Written Jun 11, 2003

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Q:  In May my husband & I will be spending 3 nights at Moorea followed by 3 nights at Bora Bora. I was wondering if it is... 

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A: they will give a locker, ecpeccially in Moorea... where, if I were you, I'd hire a scooter. 

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Bora Bora .... The Jewel of the Pacific

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 Some 260 km (161 miles) to the northwest of Tahiti lies the most incredible and famous island of the Leeward Society islands in French Polynesia. 

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When a Dream becomes Reality: Tour of Bora Bora

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