Tahiti Whale Watching Season

Just a reminder that July to October is the season for viewing Humpback whales. Tours can be organized from Tahiti or Moorea to experience these wonderful giants either by boat or in the water!

Upcoming Events in Oz

24 July - 09 August
Melbourne International Film Festival

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an iconic Melbourne event with a devoted audience. MIFF hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 countries.

For more information, click here.

01 - 08 August
Australian Safari
The Australian Safari is an epic adventure from the lovers of cars, motor bikes and quads. The nine-day safari crosses around 5,500km of spectacular Western Australian outback, taking you through grueling terrain from the tropics to the outback and on to the sea.

For more information, click here.

13 - 30 August
Darwin Festival
The Darwin Festival provides a feast of local, national and international performances to excite, inspire and entertain. The festival includes everything from free outdoor events to theatre, dance, music, cabaret, films, workshop and comedy, not to mention the sensational cuisine.

For more information, click here.

22 - 29 August
Race Week Hamilton
Race Week is a world class yachting regatta that attracts competitors from across Australia and the world. A premier event now in its 26th year.

For more information, click here.

Queenstown New Zealand - At a Glance

Queenstown New Zealand is often referred to as the adrenalin capital of the world. You can choose to do as much as you want, or just relax and take in the incredible views and scenery that surrounds you.

If you are looking for that adrenalin pump you can choose from bungy jumping, jet boating, white water rafting, zorbing, skiing, snowboarding, go carting, paragliding, cycling, hiking, river surfing....just to name a few!

Have a look at this video for an overview of Queensland at a glance...

Air New Zealand staff have nothing to hide

Air New Zealand launches a creative ad campaign featuring 7 employees naked wearing nothing but body paint to promote their "Nothing to Hide" airline fees.

Even CEO Rob Fyfe takes part saying, “Consumers today demand radical transparency from companies, and rightly so,” said Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe. “Along with Air New Zealand employees, I took off all my clothes to demonstrate in a remarkable way that Air New Zealand staff have nothing to hide and in fact have good reason to feel pride. I'd love other CEOs to follow suit if it would help consumers to feel more confident in organizations!”

Air New Zealand offers North Americans flight optoins to New Zealand, Australia, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Vanuatu and more.

Tahiti Video Contest - How To Enter

Here is the video version of how to enter to win your trip to Tahiti!

Win a Trip to Tahiti

Tahiti has just launched a major promotional campaign with a chance for lucky people like you to WIN A FREE TRIP TO TAHITI!

It’s called “Invest in your love”.

And these days, what could be more important to invest in. Just send a short, cute, creative video telling why you really need Tahiti now. If you’re a winner, you’ll finally get to enjoy that romantic trip to paradise you’ve always dreamed of.

For complete details, INCLUDING SPECIAL OFFERS AND DEALS OF THE WEEK, go to (http://www.investinyourlove.com) And hey, do you have friends and family who could use Tahiti right now? Share this link with them and spread the love!

Mauru'uru roa!

Your Friends at Tahiti Tourisme and your South Pacific Travel Expert - Carl Henderson

Cook Islands Departure Tax Change

Departure Tax Change

Effective April 2009 the Cook Islands Departure Tax is now:
Adult: $55

Child (3-12 years): $15

Infant (0-2 years): No charge

Departure Tax is payable at the Westpac Bank in the International Departures area prior to proceeding through security.