The ‘great’ tiki
Today Raivavae whose inhabitants continue to demand the return of their tiki, is proud to have one last, not far from Rairua, carved from a reddish volcanic tuff. It’s partially broken left ear and he sits majestically on a small set of stones, but we must recognize that it is very poorly developed. A big thank you but the landowner who, when not there, has the good taste to tie his dogs and so let visitors admire this ultimate masterpiece of sculpture Raivavae which we know little more than today …
Clams mountains
The immense lagoon of Raivavae is poor in oysters (Pinctada margaritifera) but extremely rich in clams, which, according to one of the fishermen, would not harvested snorkeling in the deeper areas; never on sandbars or near reefs. Still, given the value of such shells for tourists, we can only regret that they end well, either damaged by sea water is “roasted” in the sun. Most of these clams provide excellent “plates” hollow to serve raw fish …
canoes sewn
Tasty seaweed
apple gourds
False edible tamanu
The motu Hotuata
Bananas lagoon
Starch, do you want
Staying in Raivavae
Pension Chez Linda
flight + 3 nights stay with half board from 58 768 Fcf / pers .
Extra night with half board from 8600 F / person
Bungalows
3 small garden bungalows (capacity 3 persons)
1 large garden bungalow Family (capacity 4 people)
Pension Ataha
flight Stay + 3 nights with half board from 52 648 XPF / person. Extra night with half board from 6560 XPF / person.
Bedrooms :
1 house: Fare B with 2 bedrooms (capacity 3 adults + 2 children or 5 adults) and a bathroom shared bathroom ideal for a family or for people traveling together.
1 house: Fare C with 2 bedrooms (capacity 2 adults + 2 children or 4 adults) and a private bathroom in each room.
Pension Tama Resort
Stay Flight + 3 nights with half board from 58 468Fcfp / pers.
Extra night with half board from 8 500 F / pers.
Bungalows
3 beachside bungalows with private bathroom (capacity 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child).
2 mountain side bungalows with private bathroom (capacity 3 adults).