Australs

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Background

The Austral Islands (French: Îles Australes) are the southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia in the South Pacific. Geographically, they consist of two separate archipelagos, namely in the northwest the Tupua'i islands (French: Îles Tubuaï) consisting of the Îles Maria, Rimatara, Moerai, Rurutu, Mataurai, Tubuai Island proper and Raivavae, and in the southeast the Bass Islands (French: Îles Basses) composed of the main island of Rapa Iti and the small Marotiri.

Inhabitants of the islands are known for their pandanus fibre weaving skills.

The two islands in the group most visited by cruising sailors are Raivavae and Mataurai, Tubuai. Visits to Rapa are uncommon but do occur and are quite worthwhile.

Contents 1 Background 1.1 Islands in the Group 2 Climate & Weather 3 Charts 4 Special Navigation Notes 5 Local Radio Nets 6 Arrival/Departure procedures 7 Health & Security 8 Ports & Popular Stops 9 Suggested Circuit Through the Group 10 Cruiser's Friends 11 References & Publications 12 Links to Forum Discussions 13 External Links 14 Personal Notes 15 Contributors to this page 16 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Islands in the Group

• Raivavae (Port of entry)
• Moerai, Rurutu (Port of entry)
• Mataurai, Tubuai (Port of entry)
• Rapa (note that Rapa is in fact part of the Bass Islands but they are often included with the Austral Islands as a single group).

Climate & Weather

The Australs have a cooler and milder climate than most of the rest of French Polynesia. Especially in Raivavae and more so in Rapa, winter night-time temperatures can be quite cold.

Also see French Polynesia Climate & Weather

Charts

Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.

Special Navigation Notes

Any navigation notes here.

Local Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

There are no nets specific to the Austral Islands.

Arrival/Departure procedures

See French Polynesia Arrival & Departure Procedures.

Health & Security

Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.

Ports & Popular Stops

See each island.

Suggested Circuit Through the Group

Describe

Cruiser's Friends

Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".

References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc.

Links to Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Austral Islands on wikipedia.
• Austral Islands on wikivoyage.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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