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Getting around in Tahiti And Her Islands

Air: 

Domestic flights run by Air Tahiti (VT) (website: www.airtahiti.aero) connect Tahiti with neighbouring islands (Bora Bora, Huahine, Maupiti, Moorea and Raiatea) and remote archipelagos (Tuamotu East and North with Manihi, Rangiroa, Takapoto and Tikehau; Austral Islands of Rurutu and Tubuai; Marquesas Islands of Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva).

Side of road: 
Right
Car hire: 

Car hire: Major and local agencies hire out cars on the main islands.

Taxi: 

Taxi: Available in Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Raiatea and Tahiti.

Coach: 

Documentation: 

Documentation: A national driving licence is sufficient.

By water: 

There are inter-island connections on the many ferries, catamarans, copra boats and schooners that make regular trips throughout the islands. Daily connections exist between Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Papeete and Raiatea. Yacht and sailboat charter is available at most of the major islands. Some come complete with a captain and crew.

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