What is fakarava known for?

1. Fakarava’s underwater paradise: snorkelling and diving. Fakarava is known for its immense lagoon that has an incredible amount of coral reefs and therefore sea-life that is so out-of-the-ordinary, that is has been classified as a biosphere reserve by the UNESCO.

How do I get to fakarava island?

By Air: by far the most convenient way to get to Fakarava. Direct flights are available from Tahiti (70 mins), Rangiroa (30 mins) and a couple of small atolls in the archipelago. It is possible to fly from Rangiroa to Fakarava without having to connect in Papeete.

Where is the fakarava channel?

French Polynesia
At the south end of Fakarava Atoll, a 35-mile-long rectangle of coral in French Polynesia, a narrow channel cuts through the barrier reef. Every June thousands of camouflage groupers congregate in that channel, in an area the size of two to three football fields, to spawn the next generation.

Where are the Tuamotu Islands?

Tuamotu Archipelago, French Îles Tuamotu, also called Paumotu, island group of French Polynesia, central South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago comprises 75 atolls, one raised coral atoll (Makatea), and innumerable coral reefs, roughly dispersed northwest-southeast as a double chain for more than 900 miles (1,450 km).

Where is Rangiroa French Polynesia?

Rangiroa, the largest atoll in French Polynesia and the second largest in the world, is located 350 km north-east of Tahiti, just a one hour flight away (direct flight). Rangiroa is made up of a string of coral islets as far as you can see around an immense lagoon.

How do you get to Tuamotu Island?

Getting there Air Tahiti has regular service to the Tuamotus from the Fa’a’ā International Airport in Papeete. The most frequent direct flights travel from Tahiti to Rangiroa; you can also fly to both Rangiroa and Tikehau directly from Bora Bora.

How far are the Tuamotus from Tahiti?

The distance between Tahiti and Îles Tuamotu-Gambier is 901 km.

How many islands are in the Tuamotu Archipelago?

76 islands
Featuring amazing pink sand beaches lined with swaying coconut palms, a crystal clear ocean that’s warm to the touch, the 76 islands and atolls within the Tuamotu Archipelago are spread over an area of more than 700,000 sq. mi. (2 million km²) in the South Pacific.

How were the Tuamotus islands formed?

The Tuamotu Archipelago They are true atolls, built by the growth of coral and coralline algae that caps the tops of submerged inactive volcanoes.