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Your guide to the Australs Islands in French Polynesia in the South Pacific. Sometimes known as the Tubuai Islands, the Australs are comprised of seven islands, plus islets, with a total land area of appoximately 115 sq miles. Tubuai, the largest island, was visited by Capt. James Cook in 1777 and was annexed by France in 1880.
About the Austral Islands
Basic factual information about the Austral Islands, located about 500 km south of Tahiti in French Polynesia in the South Pacific from Tahiti Tourism.
Lodging in the Austral Islands
No hotelsare available in the Austral Islands, but Haere Mai does have a list of guesthouses and family accommodations on three of the islands.
Austral Islands and Rurutu
Overview of the Austral Islands from Pacific Island Travel.
Austral Islands Map
A map of the Austral Islands from Tahiti Tourisme.
Things to Do and Sites to See
Details on things to do and sites to see in the Austral Islands from Tahiti Tourism.
Austral Islands Overview
A brief overview of the Austral Islands from travelwizard.com.

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