Raiatea
Raiatea · French Polynesia · View on map
Considered the birthplace of Polynesian culture, this island is home to the Taputapuatea World Heritage Site. Uturoa Wharf can accommodate large ships, allowing immediate access to the market and town on foot. It is mainly used as a port of call; independent visits require travel via Papeete.
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Getting there from Japan
About 2.2 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
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Itineraries calling here
Ports in the same region
Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourcewhc.unesco.org
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