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==Background==
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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|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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===Islands in the Group===
 
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*[[Raivavae|Raivavae]] (Port of entry)
 
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*[[Moerai_Rurutu|Moerai, Rurutu]] (Port of entry)
 
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*[[Mataura_Tubuai|Mataurai, Tubuai]] (Port of entry)
 
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*[[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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==Climate & Weather==
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==Navigation Charts==
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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.
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''See each island for charts relating to the island''.
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Also see [[French_Polynesia#Climate_.26_Weather|French Polynesia Climate & Weather]]
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==Weather and Winds==
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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.
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==Charts==
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====Sources for weather information:====
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See each island for charts relating to the island.
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''Also see [[French_Polynesia#Climate_.26_Weather|French Polynesia Climate & Weather]]''.
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==Special Navigation Notes==
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==Currents & Tides==
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See each island for notes relating to the island.
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==Local Radio Nets==
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===Approaches and Navigation===
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''See each island for notes relating to the island''.
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==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===
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*[[Raivavae|Raivavae]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Moerai_Rurutu|Moerai, Rurutu]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Mataura_Tubuai|Mataurai, Tubuai]] (Port of entry)
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*[[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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See each island.
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''See each island''.
==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]]
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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==
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''See individual islands''.
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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==Cruiser's Friends==
==Cruiser's Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==References & Publications==
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==Forum Discussions==
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See [[French_Polynesia#References_.26_Publications|French Polynesia References & Publications]]
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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==
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''See [[French_Polynesia#References_.26_Publications|French Polynesia References & Publications]]''.
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==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
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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.

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Navigation Charts

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

Approaches and Navigation

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

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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