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Hundreds of miles to the south of Tahiti lie the Austral islands,
a chain of five high islands located on the Tropic
of Capricorn.
Rurutu Beach
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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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