Maraé, a Polynesian sacred site of erected volcanic stones, focus of tribal political power Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DSC0099_French_Polyn%C3%A9sia_Huahin%C3%A9_Island_Mara%C3%A9_dAnini_Holy_Ar%C3%A9a_(8105114288).jpg Author: DANIEL JULIE
Huahine is one of the Leeward Islands, within the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. The island covers 74.8 sq km (28.9 sq mi) and has a population of about 6,000 (2011 estimate). It measures 16 km (9.9 mi) across and has a width of 13 km (8.1 mi).
Huahine comprises not one, but two islands close together, with coral reef surrounding them. The two islands are called Huahine Nui (Big Huahine) to the north and Huahine Iti (Little Huahine) to the south. During low tide, a sand spit emerge to link them. To establish a permanent link, a bridge has been built to connect the two islands.
Avé Bay Lagoon, Huahine Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PICT0042_French_Polyn%C3%A9sia_Huahin%C3%A9_Iti_Island_Av%C3%A9a_Bay_Lagoon_(8228941841).jpg Author: DANIEL JULIE
Visiting Huahine
There are regular flights by Air Tahiti linking Huahine with Papeete, Bora Bora, Moorea and Raiatea.
Huahine Airport, French Polynesia Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flughafen_Huahine.jpg Author: Rennboot
Sights & Attractions in Huahine
Fa'ahia Archaeological Site Site of early Polynesian occupation dating to between AD 700 and 1200. The area not only has its artifacts well preserved, it is also an important sanctuary for land birds.