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Rangiroa, with its 42 mile long and 16 mile wide turquoise
lagoon, the 3rd largest in the world, is the largest atoll in
the Tuamotu's and has just over 2000 inhabitants. Only an
hour's flight from Tahiti, Rangiroa offers hours of
warm sunshine, swaying palm trees over white sand and
coral beaches, and an immense playground for water sports and
activities.
Lagoon excursions include snorkelling through the pass, along
with hundreds of fish and sharks, line or drag fishing in the
lagoon, motor boat outings to visit Tiputa village, various
'motu' islets, especially the bird sanctuary on Motu Paio, or
the 'Blue Lagoon' of Taeos. Rangiroa's lagoon is also world
famous for unsurpassed scuba diving. There are no less than 7
quality dive centres on the atoll and there is an abundance of
marine life to see, including dolphins, hammerhead and grey reef
sharks, rays, turtles, and if at the right time of year and really
lucky, whales.
Other attractions include the popular pearl farm visits and even
a winery tour, to explore the wines of Tahiti.