Rangiroa

RANGIROA: THE ENDLESS LAGOON

Rangiroa, a string of coral encircling a luminous turquoise and jade-green lagoon, is one of the world's greatest dive destinations.

From the air, the atoll - the second largest in the world - seems to be a giant pearl necklace laid upon the water. Here is a world where 240 tiny islets, or motu, each no more than three feet in elevation, lay upon the ocean for more than 110 miles completely encircling an infinitely deep lagoon.

Surrounded by two legendary bodies of water, Moana-tea (Peaceful Ocean) and Moana-uri (Wild Ocean), the main villages of Avatoru and Tiputa offer the visitor with a unique look at the South Pacific lifestyle of the residents. Along the few roads, coral churches, craft centers, local restaurants, and tiny shops provide enjoyable land-based experiences to complement the many activities awaiting the visitor in the lagoon. Diving Rangiroa is a bucket list experience!

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

• Diving

• Snorkeling

• Lagoon Excursions

• Beaches

• Avatoru and Tiputa

FEATURED EXCURSIONS

• Drift Snorkeling in Tiputa Pass

• Blue Lagoon Tour with Motu Picnic

• The Pink Sand tour with Motu Picnic

• Reef Island Excursion

Resorts for this Island

Kia Ora Resort & Spa

First Class. On the atoll of Rangiroa coral reef, the Hotel Kia Ora is located near the Tiputa pass, along a large white sand beach bordered by coconut trees.

Maitai Rangiroa

Superior. The Maitai Rangiroa is located half way between the villages of Avatoru and Tiputa in a large coconut plantation bordering the lagoon.