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snorkelling gear and towels and serve
a barbecue lunch when you arrive on
an island.
If you prefer to keep your feet nice and
dry, a glass-bottom boat tour is a fun way
to view the reef below with its amazing
formations and amazing tropical fish.
On board, the operator will point out the
wonders of the lagoon and explain how
the Marine Fisheries is trying to increase
the number of fish in the lagoon. This is
a perfect day for young families.
Other day trips will take you to sacred
grounds where ancient rituals and
sacrifices were performed. You will
learn how ancient Polynesian warriors
defended their island with the help of
supernatural beings and how warriors of
old voyaged long distances to experience
the music and drums of Te Are Karioi.
Te Are Karioi was famous in this
region of Polynesia, before the arrival
of Europeans, as a place where men
could find refuge from their wives and
families and dance the nights away in
the company of young women.
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