There are a few great reasons why travellers should consider visiting The Islands of Tahiti during the low season, which falls between November and March and right now is the perfect time for travel agents to sell a trip to the destination to their clients.
A visit to the islands during these months means fewer tourists and given that the destination has a very low number of visitors compared with other popular Pacific destinations even during the busiest time of the year, travellers will be treated to a serene and quieter holiday in the low season.
In line with the government’s sustainability plan introduced in 2022, the destination encourages travellers to take on the slow travel mindset when visiting the destination and by visiting outside of peak times they will help relieve the pressure on the local population, environment, and tourism operators. In the months of November – March the hotels and resorts typically have more availability and many offer discounts and special packages, making it a more affordable option for those wanting to experience The Islands of Tahiti without breaking the bank. Airfares to the destination are usually also cheaper during the summer months.
The busier time of the year is during the winter months of May to October, which is when many tourists from North America and Europe make their way to The Islands of Tahiti. By avoiding these months, travellers will be treated to quieter beaches and atolls, and more availability in hotels, resorts and on tours.
While the weather is typically a bit wetter at this time of the year, due to the tropical nature of the islands the rain is usually short-lived, and a quick 30-minute downpour is often followed by a beautiful sunny day. The temperature is also a bit warmer, which can be solved with a lovely swim in some of the most beautiful lagoons on the planet. The vegetation is particularly luxuriant during the warmer months resulting in even more lush forests and beautiful florals.
Further embodying the slow travel mindset, travellers will have to opportunity to fully immerse themselves into the Polynesian culture and experience the islands’ unique traditions. Popular tours that during the peak season sell out quickly will have more availability and you can enjoy learning all there is to know about the Tahitian culture without needing to rub shoulders with other tourists.
While the low season falls within the months of November to March, the Christmas and New Year’s period as with many other international destinations is considered peak season.
Some of the top things that travellers should check out while in The Islands of Tahiti during the summer months include:
● New hotels opening this year include the Cook’s Bay Hotel & Suites, Moorea, the Moorea Beach Hotel and the Apatoa Beach & Garden Village, Raiatea.
● Diving enthusiasts will have a wonderful time exploring the depths of the ocean as there’s a higher concentration of plankton and therefore more activity in the ocean. Islands such as Fakarava, Rangiroa and Tikehau all offer great dive sites teeming with schools of fish, colourful corals, and reef sharks.
● Due to the vegetation coming alive in the summer months, places like the Harrison Smith Botanical Garden or the Vaipahi Water Gardens on Tahiti are great spots to enjoy colourful and lush florals and visit beautiful waterfalls. Between September and April, the native and emblematic flower tiare is in bloom and in early December the Tahitians decorate their businesses, houses, and shops with these flowers to celebrate the national symbol.
● With the increased rainfall, waterfalls such as the Papenoo Valley offer up some amazing views for explorers wanting to venture into the rainforest.
● The bi-annual harvest at the only coral winery in the world Vin de Tahiti takes place in December, where guests can visit and try unique wines.
Travel agents can educate themselves more on The Islands of Tahiti via the Tahiti Specialist Programme:
https://tahitispecialist.org/en-au
Explore Tahiti Tourisme:
Online https://tahititourisme.com.au/ or https://tahititourisme.nz/en-nz/
On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TahitiTourismeAUNZ
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