Fact file

More information:

tahiti-tourisme.co.nz

Getting there:

Air Tahiti Nui offers five weekly services direct from Auckland to Papeete. Return economy flights from Auckland to Papeete are priced from NZ$1049. Flights are available from Christchurch and Wellington for an additional cost. See airtahitinui.co.nz

Staying there:

Experience authentic Polynesian hospitality at Fare Ylang Ylang in Tahiti. Priced from 90 euro (about NZ$150) per room per day (minimum three nights). See fare-ylangylang.com

Doing there:

A half day with Captain Taina costs 7500xpf per person (NZ$96). A full day (including motu picnic) costs 11,000xpf per person. Children under 12 receive a 40 per cent discount. See glassbottom-boat-moorea.com.