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Discover Hana Tuuna in French Polynesia
Hana Tuuna in the region of French Polynesia (general) is a town located in French Polynesia - some 873 mi or ( 1405 km ) North-East of Papeete , the country's capital .
Local time in Hana Tuuna is now 09:28 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Marquesas " with a UTC offset of -9.5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Oehau, Motopu, Ivaiva Nui, and Hana-moe-noa. When in this area, you might want to check out Oehau . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Hana Tuuna ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Manta Rays of the Marquesas
These guys showed up right off our stern one day. We jumped in and enjoyed an amazing moment with these magnificent creatures. ..
Mantas in Marquesas
Swimming with reef mantas in Baie Hanamoenoa, Tahuata, Marquesas ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Vaitahu
Vaitahu is the name of a bay and valley in western Tahuata. It is the site of most important village on that island. Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira landed here in 1595. In 1774, Captain James Cook landed here, and it was here that Admiral Dupetit-Thouars signed the treaty of annexation of the Marquesas to France, in 1842. The first Christian missionaries in the Marquesas Islands settled there in 1797, first Protestants and later, Roman Catholics.
Located at -9.94 -139.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Ha'ava
Ha‘ava is the Marquesan name of the 4 km (2.5 mi. ) wide channel that separates Tahuata from Hiva Oa, in the southern Marquesas Islands. The French name for the passage is Canal du Bordelais. The seas move through the channel at speeds of up to 20 knots.
Located at -9.87 -139.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Ta'a Oa
Ta‘a ‘Oa is the South Marquesan name of a wide bay on the southern coast of Hiva ‘Oa in French Polynesia. The bay is widely known in English as the Bay of Traitors, and in French as Baie des Traitres. The highest point on Hiva ‘Oa, Temetiu, rises majestically above the western end of the bay. Atuona, the administrative center of the southern Marquesas, is located on a small inlet, Atuona Bay (called Vevau in Marquesan), on the north shore of Ta‘a ‘Oa.
Located at -9.83 -139.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Hanakee
Hanakee is the name of a small rocky islet lying off the southern coast of Hiva Oa, separating Atuona Bay from Ta‘a Oa. The island's only vegetation is some small shrubs and grasses.
Located at -9.82 -139.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Temetiu
Temetiu is the South Marquesan name for the highest peak of the mountain ridge that rises above the western end of Ta'a Oa in southwestern Hiva ‘Oa. Rising to 1,213 m (3,980 ft. ) above sea level, Temetiu is also the highest point on the island.
Located at -9.80 -139.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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