14 days in French Polynesia Itinerary

The capital of French Polynesia, Pape'ete amounts to little more than a medium-sized town by Western standards, but it is still a thriving hub of culture and commerce.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): make a trip to Temple Protestant de Paofai and then appreciate the views at Vallee de la Papenoo. Here are some ideas for day two: hunt for treasures at Municipal Market, stop by Manapearl Tahiti, then get a sense of history and politics at Assemblee De La Polynesie Francaise, and finally pause for some photo ops at Memorial Site for Nuclear Testings..

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Melbourne, Australia to Papeete is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Tahiti Time (TAHT), which is usually a -20 hour difference. When traveling from Melbourne in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Papeete, with highs around 36°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can fly to Papetoai.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at SAB Pearls and Aquablue Moorea Helmet Dive.

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Traveling by flight from Papeete to Papetoai takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car. In April, daytime highs in Papetoai are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Bora Bora.

There's a reason why many consider Bora Bora the most romantic island in the world.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Leopard Rays Trench and Latitude Massage Bora Bora. There's much more to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with Reef Discovery Bora Bora, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Do a combination of flight and ferry from Papetoai to Bora Bora in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.