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The Gambier Islands are a group of coral reef islands in the southeast extreme of the Tuamotu Islands archipelago of French Polynesia.

Regions

Cities

RIKITEA

Accomidation can be booked from this site [1]

Names of Families offering Online booking:

CHEZ BIANCA ET BENOIT - Guestroom CHEZ JOJO - Guestroom PENSION MARO'I - Family Pension TARA ETU KURA - Family Pension

Other destinations

Culture and History

There are no ATM's or Banks. Please bring enough French Francs for your Holiday. Locals here deal with cash only.

Talk

French and Some English

Travel to Gambier Islands - Visa Requirements

Flights once a week from Tahiti Flying Air Tahiti (http://www.airtahiti.aero/home.php).

Flight Number VT951 LEAVES AT 0540 and arrives at 1105 and the flight back on the same day is from 1155 and arrives at Tahiti at 1450.

Once at the airport you will need to catch a Taxi boat to the city RIKITEA.

Tours and Getting around Gambier Islands

Please contact 1-877-GO-TAHITI for more information.

Gambier Islands tourist attractions and sightseeing

Itineraries

Rikitea Ruins At Mangareva's main village, Rikitea, visitors will find a number of ruins. Among these archeological relics are a convent, a triumphal arch, several watchtowers, a prison and a court. These abandoned remains have been noted for their dark, eerie feel.

Rikitea Rectory Across the path from St. Micheal of Rikitea Church is a well-maintained 140 year-old rectory, occupied by the parish priest.

St Michel of Rikitea Church Constructed of fired limestone, this neo-gothic Catholic church was built under the auspices of Father Honoré Laval. The church, which is still in use today, is inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pearl.

Gambier Islands city tours

Snorkling, Fishing, Bushwalking, Pearl Fishing

Gambier Islands Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

There are no hotels on this Island. All of the accomidation is offered by the locals to stay in their house for a price. This usually includes food as well.

Gambier Islands nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Due to Nuclear Tests by the French Military at nearby Atolls i would not reconmend drinking the tap water. Bottled water is availible from small shops in town.

Stay safe

Get out

Same way as getting in

Destinations in Gambier Islands:

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