Tikehau

TIKEHAU: THE PINK SAND ISLAND

Tikehau, a graceful oval crown of pink-sand beaches, can only be described as a picture postcard. Considered to be one of the most beautiful atolls in Polynesia, the fragrance of the air is matched only by the abundance of life in the bright-blue water. The friendly people, their homes awash with gardens, invite you to share and explore their world beyond imagination.

In this pristine world, fish seem to outnumber people one-billion-to one. In fact the density of the fish in the lagoon is so high that Jacques Cousteau's research group declared that Tikehau's lagoon contained the highest concentration of fish in all of the Tuamotu atolls.

Fishing is among the primary industries here for the 400 residents. Families share fish parks - underwater fenced areas - where they trap parrotfish and other lagoon species as a primary source of food and income. Families also ship fish by air to Papeete for sale in the local markets. Visitors enjoy endless hours of exploring the perfection of the lagoon, the Isle of Birds, and the tidy island village of Tuherahera.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

• Tikehau Blue Nui

• Tikehau Plongee

• Tikehau Raie Manta Club

• Bird Watching

• Fishing

• Lagoon Excursions

FEATURED EXCURSIONS

• Secluded Motu Picnic

• Bird Island Excursion

Resorts for this Island

Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts

Superior. A truly secluded paradise! Located on Motu Tiano, a tiny islet of 4 hectares on the coral reef, the Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort is the only resort on the atoll.

Ninamu Resort

Superior. Located on a remote 18-acre private island in the untouched Tikehau atoll and just ten minutes by boat from the airport. The abundance of sea life, pink sand beaches, impeccable waves and prevailing trade winds lure water enthusiasts to this remote destination.