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| Page Views: 1,197 Last Visit to French Polynesia: 2001 | Rangiroa by localpics - last update: Feb 8, 2003 |
Rangiroa from the Air Rangiroa is the second largest atoll in the world. It measures 75 km from east to west and 25 km from north to south. The best way to describe it is a narrow circular string of islands with a huge lagoon in the middle of it. From the edge of the lagoon, it is impossible to see the opposite bank. This photograph was taken from the plane. |
Kia Ora Village Hotel <p><span lang="en-us"><font face="Verdana" size="2">We stayed at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelkiaora.com /">Kia Ora Village</a> in Rangiroa. This is a view of the hotel from the plane.</font></span></p> |
This shot was taken just before sunset. |
Another view from our bungalow. |
Another view from our bungalow. |
Over Water Bungalows The Kia Ora Village has some beautiful over water bungalows. |
Diving in Rangiroa I did a one-tank dive near the Tiputa Pass with the Blue Dolphin Diving Center (they're based out of the Kia Ora Village Hotel). This was a great dive. We saw a sea turtle (see photographs below), two dolphins, a spotted ray, and a marlin. That's me on the left. |
Rangiroa Sunsets One of the highlights of Rangiroa was the incredible sunsets. Incredible shades of pink, purple, red, and orange. Every night, we would sit on the deck of the bar/restaurant at the Kia Ora Village hotel and watch these beautiful sunsets. |
Puddle Jumper The flight from Papeete to Rangiroa is about 1 hour. Be prepared to travel on small planes such as this one when you're flying between islands in French Polynesia. |
Kia Ora Village Hotel This is a view of the palm tree grove from the lobby of the Kia Ora Village hotel. |
Exploring the Area <p align="left"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial" size="2">We rented this tiny car for a couple of hours and drove to the small village of Avatoru. We tried to visit a pearl farm but it was closed. Then we drove to the Tiputa Pass. This is where the water runs between the ocean and the lagoon. You can see dolphins jumping at the pass if you get there at the right time of day. Check out <a target="_blank" href="http://taaroaweb.free.fr/i ndex2.htm">Taaora Web</a> if you'e looking for a place to check your email. They're located next door to the Kia Ora Village hotel. They also sell black pearls there.</font></span></p>
<p align="left"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial" size="2">Next stop: <a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.201320/article/100/4/?s=j">Moorea</a></font></span></p> |
The pier at the Kia Ora Village Hotel |
Our Beach Bungalow Our beach bungalow, viewed from the front. |
Our beach bungalow, viewed from the back. We spent most of our time in Rangiroa just relaxing near our bungalow, snorkeling, reading books, and enjoying the view of the water. |
View from the Bungalow This is the view from our beach bungalow. |
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pabertra Mon Nov 1, 2004 16:44 UTC
Spectacular Photos of islands that are SO rich in natural beauty. The ocean there looks like a giant swimming pool tranquil, clear, and warm. | sarawakgirl Wed Aug 13, 2003 14:39 UTC
A beatiful place.. and good pictures. Happy Birthday! | sof76 Mon Mar 24, 2003 18:22 UTC
I totally agree with funkymama!!!! That's paradise!!!! =) Thanks for your pics!!! | goga4444 Mon Nov 25, 2002 23:42 UTC
cool pix ...I wanna go :))) |
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