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The Austral Islands (French: Îles Australes) are the southernmost group of islands in [[French Polynesia]] in the [[South Pacific]]. Geographically, they consist of two separate archipelagos, namely in the northwest the Tupua'i islands (French: Îles Tubuaï) consisting of the Îles Maria, Rimatara, [[Moerai_Rurutu|Moerai, Rurutu]], [[Mataura_Tubuai|Mataurai, Tubuai]] Island proper and [[Raivavae|Raivavae]], and in the southeast the Bass Islands (French: Îles Basses) composed of the main island of [[Rapa|Rapa Iti]] and the small Marotiri. | The Austral Islands (French: Îles Australes) are the southernmost group of islands in [[French Polynesia]] in the [[South Pacific]]. Geographically, they consist of two separate archipelagos, namely in the northwest the Tupua'i islands (French: Îles Tubuaï) consisting of the Îles Maria, Rimatara, [[Moerai_Rurutu|Moerai, Rurutu]], [[Mataura_Tubuai|Mataurai, Tubuai]] Island proper and [[Raivavae|Raivavae]], and in the southeast the Bass Islands (French: Îles Basses) composed of the main island of [[Rapa|Rapa Iti]] and the small Marotiri. | ||
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The two islands in the group most visited by cruising sailors are [[Raivavae|Raivavae]] and [[Mataura_Tubuai|Mataurai, Tubuai]]. Visits to [[Rapa]] are uncommon but do occur and are quite worthwhile. | The two islands in the group most visited by cruising sailors are [[Raivavae|Raivavae]] and [[Mataura_Tubuai|Mataurai, Tubuai]]. Visits to [[Rapa]] are uncommon but do occur and are quite worthwhile. | ||
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- | + | ''See each island for charts relating to the island''. | |
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+ | The Australs have a cooler and milder climate than most of the rest of [[French Polynesia]]. Especially in [[Raivavae]] and more so in [[Rapa]], winter night-time temperatures can be quite cold. | ||
- | == | + | ====Sources for weather information:==== |
- | + | ''Also see [[French_Polynesia#Climate_.26_Weather|French Polynesia Climate & Weather]]''. | |
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- | == | + | ===Approaches and Navigation=== |
- | '' | + | ''See each island for notes relating to the island''. |
+ | ==Regional Radio Nets== | ||
There are no nets specific to the Austral Islands. | There are no nets specific to the Austral Islands. | ||
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+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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+ | ===Islands in the Group=== | ||
+ | *[[Raivavae|Raivavae]] (Port of entry) | ||
+ | *[[Moerai_Rurutu|Moerai, Rurutu]] (Port of entry) | ||
+ | *[[Mataura_Tubuai|Mataurai, Tubuai]] (Port of entry) | ||
+ | *[[Rapa|Rapa]] (note that Rapa is in fact part of the '''Bass Islands''' but they are often included with the Austral Islands as a single group). | ||
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==Arrival/Departure procedures== | ==Arrival/Departure procedures== | ||
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==Ports & Popular Stops== | ==Ports & Popular Stops== | ||
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==Suggested Circuit Through the Group== | ==Suggested Circuit Through the Group== | ||
The prevailing winds through the group tend to more south-easterly than easterly, and so a route through the group might proceed as follows: | The prevailing winds through the group tend to more south-easterly than easterly, and so a route through the group might proceed as follows: | ||
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* [[Rapa]] | * [[Rapa]] | ||
* [[Raivavae]] | * [[Raivavae]] | ||
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Stopping at Rapa will depend on the weather conditions -- strong or even moderately strong easterly winds can make the harbour and anchorage at Rapa untenable. | Stopping at Rapa will depend on the weather conditions -- strong or even moderately strong easterly winds can make the harbour and anchorage at Rapa untenable. | ||
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+ | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
+ | ''See individual islands''. | ||
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+ | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}} | ||
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==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
- | + | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | |
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- | == | + | ==Forum Discussions== |
- | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austral_Islands Austral Islands] on wikipedia. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austral_Islands Austral Islands] on wikipedia. | ||
* [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Austral_Islands Austral Islands] on wikivoyage. | * [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Austral_Islands Austral Islands] on wikivoyage. | ||
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+ | ==References & Publications== | ||
+ | ''See [[French_Polynesia#References_.26_Publications|French Polynesia References & Publications]]''. | ||
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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+ | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
+ | ''Date of member's visit to this Island Group & this page's details validated'': | ||
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Australs Islands Cruising Guide
The Austral Islands (French: Îles Australes) are the southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia in the South Pacific. Geographically, they consist of two separate archipelagos, namely in the northwest the Tupua'i islands (French: Îles Tubuaï) consisting of the Îles Maria, Rimatara, Moerai, Rurutu, Mataurai, Tubuai Island proper and Raivavae, and in the southeast the Bass Islands (French: Îles Basses) composed of the main island of Rapa Iti and the small Marotiri.
Inhabitants of the islands are known for their pandanus fibre weaving skills.
The two islands in the group most visited by cruising sailors are Raivavae and Mataurai, Tubuai. Visits to Rapa are uncommon but do occur and are quite worthwhile.
See each island for charts relating to the island.
Weather and Winds
The Australs have a cooler and milder climate than most of the rest of French Polynesia. Especially in Raivavae and more so in Rapa, winter night-time temperatures can be quite cold.
Sources for weather information:
Also see French Polynesia Climate & Weather.
Currents & Tides
See each island for notes relating to the island.
Regional Radio Nets
There are no nets specific to the Austral Islands.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Islands in the Group
- Raivavae (Port of entry)
- Moerai, Rurutu (Port of entry)
- Mataurai, Tubuai (Port of entry)
- Rapa (note that Rapa is in fact part of the Bass Islands but they are often included with the Austral Islands as a single group).
Arrival/Departure procedures
See French Polynesia Arrival & Departure Procedures.
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Ports & Popular Stops
See each island.
Suggested Circuit Through the Group
The prevailing winds through the group tend to more south-easterly than easterly, and so a route through the group might proceed as follows:
Depending on the amount of southerly component in the wind, a reach from Tubuai to Papeete in Tahiti to complete entry formalities may not be comfortable, and so a direct route from Raivavae may be chosen instead.
Stopping at Rapa will depend on the weather conditions -- strong or even moderately strong easterly winds can make the harbour and anchorage at Rapa untenable.
Things to do Ashore
See individual islands.
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Austral Islands on wikipedia.
- Austral Islands on wikivoyage.
References & Publications
See French Polynesia References & Publications.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Island Group & this page's details validated:
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