Auckland’s volcanoes and Tahiti’s lagoons

Who it is for

For anyone who wants the lagoons and islands of Polynesia with a city stop on the way.

Not for anyone on a small budget, since Polynesia is among the most expensive destinations in the Pacific.

The strategy

Auckland comes first and Tahiti afterwards; compare this combination with flights available for your origin and return. Check local arrival and departure dates and times on the ticket before booking accommodation. To include Moorea, count port transfers, the crossing and return; choose between a day trip and nights on the island within the seven days.

What you will see

• Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland. Tāmaki Paenga Hira, atop the Domain, in a neoclassical 1929 building erected as a First World War memorial.
• Marché de Papeete, Papeete (Tahiti). Two-story municipal market, in its current building since 1987 and heir to the city's first market, from 1847.

Day by day

Auckland

1. 1
   Day 1: Downtown, Karangahape Road and the harbor

   1. 4Auckland Art Gallery Toi o TāmakiUp to half an hourWorth a visit
   2. Sky TowerYou can skip it
2. 2
   Day 2: Volcanoes, a museum and a food street

   1. 7Devonport and Maungauika / North HeadWorth a visit
   2. 1Auckland War Memorial MuseumEssential
3. 3
   Day 3: Island or west coast · if you have more time

   1. 8Piha and the Waitākere RangesWorth a visit

Papeete (Tahiti)

1. 4
   Day 4: Early Papeete and the west coast

   1. 3Museum of Tahiti and the IslandsEssential
2. 5
   Day 5: Around the main island

   1. 4Point Venus and the lighthouseWorth a visit
   2. 7Faarumai WaterfallsUp to half an hourWorth a visit
   3. Vaipahi GardenUp to half an hourIf there is time
   4. 5Marae ArahurahuUp to half an hourWorth a visit
3. 6
   Day 6: Tahiti Iti or the interior

   1. 8Teahupo'oWorth a visit
   2. 6Papenoo ValleyWorth a visit
4. 7
   Day 7: Moorea (day trip) · if you have more time