Tane (Bora Bora)

Motu Tane (which in Tahitian translates as Man's Island), is a 9.6-acre (0.039 km2) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Paahi, and Pitoraverahi.

Tane Island
The Bora Bora Group.
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates16.450°S 151.763°W / -16.450; -151.763
ArchipelagoSociety Islands
Area0.014 km2 (0.0054 sq mi)
Highest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Administration
France
CommuneBora Bora Commune
Island GroupBora Bora
Largest settlementTane (pop. 23)
Demographics
Population58 (2019)
Pop. density0/km2 (0/sq mi)

History

Motu Tane is well known in Bora Bora as having been Paul-Emile Victor's home. Paul-Emile Victor was the famous French polar explorer and author and chose as his personal paradise refuge Motu Tane in Bora Bora, to live a peaceful and secluded life.

The island has coconut groves, encircled by a white sand beach with, just beyond, Polynesia's sparkling turquoise blue waters. In 1997, it was purchased by François Nars, artistic director of the well-known cosmetic brand that he founded which carries his name.[1] As of 2020, it is for sale.

Administration

The island is part of Bora Bora Commune.

Tourism

The island is up for sale [2]

Transportation

After arriving in Fa'a'ā International Airport, an Air Tahiti inter-island flight (50 minutes) will bring you to Bora Bora Airport.

There, you will need to hire a boat at the Rent-a-boat Office.

References
  1. "Nars Island". Retrieved July 28, 2017.
  2. "The Pinnacle List". Retrieved January 10, 2020.


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