Tourist Information

Entertainment

Most people visit Taniti to enjoy the beaches, explore the rainforest, and to visit the volcano. However, there are other things to do, including visiting a local history museum, going on chartered fishing tours, snorkeling, zip-lining in the rainforest, visiting several pubs, including a microbrewery, dancing at a new dance club, seeing a movie, taking helicopter rides, playing at an arcade, visiting art galleries, and bowling. Also, a nine-hole golf course should be operational by next year. Many of these activities are located in Merriton Landing, which is a rapidly developing area on the north side of Yellow Leaf Bay.

Sightseeing

Most tourists spend most of their time in Taniti City, which boasts native architecture and nearby white, sandy beaches that encircle Yellow Leaf Bay. Other popular activities include boat or bus tours of the island, hikes in the rainforest, or visits to Taniti’s active volcano.

Accomodations

Taniti has a wide variety of lodging that ranges from an inexpensive hostel to one large, four-star resort. There are many small, family-owned hotels and a growing number of bed and breakfasts. All types of lodging are strictly regulated and regularly inspected by the Tanitian government.

Island Facts

Frequently Requested Information:
• Power outlets are 120 volts (the same as in the United States).
• Alcohol is not allowed to be served or sold between the hours of midnight and 9:00 a.m.
• The drinking age on Taniti is 18 and the drinking age is not strictly enforced.
• Many younger Tanitians speak fluent English. Very little English is spoken in rural areas, especially by the older residents.
• Violent crime is very rare on Taniti, but as tourism increases, there are more reports of pickpocketing and other petty crimes.
• Taniti enjoys a large number of national holidays, and many tourist attractions and restaurants will be closed on holidays, so visitors should plan accordingly.
• Taniti uses the U.S. dollar as its currency, but many businesses will also accept euros and yen.
• Several banks facilitate currency exchange, and many businesses accept major credit cards.
• There is one hospital and several clinics.
  • The hospital has many multilingual employees.