The Islands of Tahiti opened to all international travellers on 1 August 2022 with no restrictions for unvaccinated visitors and zero requirements for pre-testing before arrival, regardless of the country or area of origin.
Some caveats do remain: travellers to French Polynesia with a stopover or transit in the States must comply with US entry requirements and while transit passengers in New Zealand do not require proof of vaccination, travellers who stay in New Zealand on their way to French Polynesia must comply with the entry requirements of NZ authorities.
Tahiti has been open to vaccinated Aussies since mid-2021, however the usual route via Auckland was closed and travellers had to travel a much longer route via Hawaii or Los Angeles.
National flag carrier Air Tahiti Nui restarted flights on 3 July 2022 with Air New Zealand following with flights to Papeete from 6 July 2022 after testing requirements were scrapped for travellers heading to Tahiti via Auckland.
With 118 beautiful islands to choose from, there’s an abundance of accommodation options from luxurious overwater bungalows, guesthouses run by locals, catamarans and boutique cruise lines, and even private islands.
While The Islands of Tahiti are known as a romantic destination, there’s so much more to experience in the island paradise.
Activities include horse riding across the spectacular landscapes in the Marquesas Islands, hiking or biking through the lush valleys and canoeing on a traditional Polynesian outrigger that you‘ve built yourself.
Adrenaline seekers can soar over the sea on a paraglider, go quad biking or fly in a helicopter and land on a hilltop taking in the majestic view.
Ocean lovers will fall in love with Tahiti’s unrivalled water activities, including diving, snorkelling, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming with whales and manta rays, kite surfing and windsurfing.
The Islands of Tahiti are well-suited for travel in a post-pandemic world as travellers can feel confident knowing that they can truly relax amid pristine beaches and secluded bungalows and feel as isolated as Robinson Crusoe.
For the most up-to-date entry info, visit tahititourisme.com.au