Tahiti Takes Off as a Hot Destination for Aussies

2023 proved Tahiti is quickly becoming an Aussie traveller’s hot pick.

More Australians are choosing Tahiti as their holiday destination than ever, with a 73 percent increase in travellers year-on-year. In 2023, 7,718 Australians flew into the French Polynesian island, eclipsing the 4,468 travellers previously recorded in 2022.

Australia accounted for 2.9 percent of international arrivals, making it the fifth-largest global tourist market, following behind the US, France, Canada and New Zealand.

There are already 976 flights booked to arrive in Tahiti between January and June 2024, an 8.8 percent increase on the same period in 2023.

Feature image: Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia.

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Fa’a’ā, French Polynesia

InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel

Tahiti Oceanfront Paradise overlooking Moorea Island’s Volcanic Peaks

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US$311 /room

Arue, French Polynesia

Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from

US$1,478

Punaauia, French Polynesia

Te Moana Tahiti Resort

Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a reception hall.

Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from

US$1,413

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