The main island in the austral group, Tubuai, is almost completely
circular in shape and its main feature is two parallel mountain
ranges. It's a former volcanic with a crater covering over
45 Sq. Km. Tubuai is one of the main suppliers of fresh fruit
and vegetables in the Tahiti Islands.
Mount Taita is known
as "the Sleeping Man" is a non too stressful mountain
hike and there are a number of easy going costal and cross
country hikes on the island. From the costal roads you can
see an excellent view of the little motu in the shallow eastern
lagoons and attractive west coast beaches.
The north east
is the site for the reconstructed Fort George, the
site of the landing of the mutineer on HMS Bounty for which
the island is most famously renowned, and the tomb of the
former President of the Territorial Assembly in the village
of Mahu.
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