Tahiti Islands Tourist Information

Basic Facts:

3-month free entry for EEC citizens and Australia
30-day visas granted on arrival for US, Japan and most other citizens
Currency is the Pacific Franc CFP but most hotels quote in Euros
ATM machines, EFTPOS and major Credit Cards widely accepted
10 hrs behind GMT ; 2 hrs behind LA ; 22 hrs behind NZ
Electricity - 24volts AC - 2 pin plug (as Europe)
Tropical climate year round - Jan 28 ; July 24 - more humid Nov-April
Light clothing - jumper on occasions at night from May to September
Tahitian and French language (some English)
24-hour money exchange at airport - no luggage storage
taxi from airport (Faaa) to Papeete town = Euro 15
airport bus to Papeete town = Euro 1.50
hourly flights from Papeete to Moorea = 15 minutes
(1st flight 6am ; last flight 6pm)
4-8 car / passenger ferry transfers per day between Tahiti and Moorea = 1 hour
(1st ferry 6.15am ; last ferry 4.45pm)



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