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aL ou loa od, Highlights os - Polynesia & the Pacific eit Cae Discover Endemic Wildlife & Birdlife The Pacific Islands archipelago is home to the largest and most diverse population of seabirds in the world, such as the vulnerable fairy tern; masked, red-footed and brown boobies and more. Whilst the islands of Robinson Crusoe and Alexander Selkirk lay in a biosphere reserve, classified for its biological richness and various endemic species. All across the vast Pacific, there is an abundance of marine life, including tropical fish, whales, dugong, sharks and sea turtles. ixperience Diverse Cultures These regions are made up of thousands of islands, each with distinct cultural heritage, some influenced by colonisation, others whose traditional customs — rites, rituals, costumes, song and dance emain resilient to this day. Tahitian culture is centred around legends of gods and warriors; New Caledonia is a land of mixed cultures; while in Vanuatu, there are many traditional customs still alive - from astonishing land diving to drinking kava and fire dancing. Historical Significance There are many intriguing historical sites across the Pacific Islands and Polynesia. lsolated Easter Island has examples of the ancient Rapa Nui culture, famous for the 900 giant stone carvings ‘maoi: that mysteriously scatter the island, as well as rock paintings, petroglyphs and stone Orongo ho Tonga is home to megalithic stone structures and ancient tombs, while the Solomon Islands has a number of historical war sites including a number of shipwrec! Soak up the Sun & Sea The Pacific Islands and Polynesia are blessed with copious pristine ches, exotic lagoons and ample snorkelling opportunities. You won't be disappointed with incredible reefs home to hundreds of species of coral and abundant fish. nd sunken aircraft. te) ode eel wells Pristine Environments Beyond the beaches, Polynesia and the Pacific has an incredibly varied landscape. Tahiti is ed with mountainous peaks, lush rainforests and rivers; the Solomon Islands with forests and vast plains; Vanuatu is a volcanic archipelago with a mix of rainforest and savannah; and Tonga has a coastline of limestone cliffs, with thick fores and an underwater volcano.
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