Hundreds of miles to the
south of Tahiti lie the Austral islands, a chain of
five high islands located on the Tropic of Capricorn.
The islands are known for the traditional art of weaving
coconut and pandanus leaves into elaborate hats, purses,
mats, and bags. The ocean around the islands is also
a home for whales from July to November.
The islands with small hotels and family pensions are:
Rurutu
Island of Whales
Tubuai
The island of Plenty
Raivavae
At the dawning of the world
Rapa
Easter Island's Little Sister
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