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One of the most
picturesque and geographically diverse islands in the Society Group,
Huahine is located 109 miles northwest of Papeete. Enclosed in one
single lagoon, it covers 75 square miles. Huahine is actually two
islands: Huahine Iti and Huahine Nui (Little Huahine and Big Huahine).
They are part of the same landmass and are attached by a bridge over a
channel connecting the bays of Maraoe and Port Bourayne. The highest
point on the island, Mt. Turi, reaches about 2,200 feet and is located
on Huahine Nui. Huahine's administrative center and largest settlement
is Fare. Maeva, the other major community on Huahine Nui, is separated
from Fare by about six kilometers (4 miles) of road tracing the northern
coast of the island. Maroe Bay between the two
islands is rich in fish and is where the m/s
Paul Gauguin will anchor. |
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