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Discover Hanatetena in French Polynesia
Hanatetena in the region of French Polynesia (general) is a town located in French Polynesia - some 877 mi or ( 1411 km ) North-East of Papeete , the country's capital .
Local time in Hanatetena is now 01:24 PM (Wednesday) . 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: Taua, Haaoipu, Anapoo, and Hana Tuuna. When in this area, you might want to check out Taua . 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 Hanatetena ? 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 6 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 10 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 16 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 17 km away
Atuona Bay
Atuona Bay (French Baie d'Atuona or Baie Tahauku) is a small inlet on the north shore of Ta‘a ‘Oa, on the southern coast of Hiva ‘Oa. The bay is traditionally called Vevau in Marquesan. At the head of the bay lies Atuona, chief town of the southern Marquesas Islands. Atuona Bay is separated from the excellent harbor of Taha Uku to its east, by a headland called Feki, and from westernmore extensions of Ta'a Oa by a small rock called Hanakee.
Located at -9.81 -139.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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