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Island in French Polynesia
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Raiatea is one of the Society Islands. Raiatea is unique among the Tahitian Islands. It and its little sister Tahaa are far removed from the more touristy islands like Moorea and Bora Bora. Raiatea is the administrative centre of the Western islands and so has more businesses and industry. There are places to stay and it is the place to see where the ancient Hawaiians left from to colonise Hawaii.
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The political, ceremonial and funerary centre of the Mā'ohi people, which together with the surrounding valleys, lagoons and coral reefs have been listed as a world heritage site.
Use the Air Tahiti service from Tahiti or another island. You will probably have short stops at Bora Bora, Moorea and some of the other islands depending upon cargo and people.
Read in the guideYou can walk a few places on Raiatea but it will be hot and tiring. It would be better to rent a scooter for a day or to get a guided tour.
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