Hikueru, Tiveru, or Te Kārena, [2] is one of the Central Tuamotu atolls. The closest land to Hikueru is Tekokota Atoll, located 22 km to the north. Hikueru Atoll's shape is roughly oval and it is 15 km in length and 9.5 km in width.

Aug 26, 2015 · Hikueru is one of the central Tuamotu atolls in French Polynesia. It has been a significant place twice in its life as an atoll. First, as the place of inspiration for an award winning book "Call it Courage", and then as the place where …

An isolated atoll in the Tuamotus, Hikueru’s charm stems from the beauty of its landscapes and the authenticity of its inhabitants. Its crystal-clear lagoon, bordered by beaches of white sand and coral reefs, offers ideal conditions for scuba diving and snorkelling. On land, Polynesian songs, dances and handicrafts set the rhythm of daily life.

Hikueru is a historic atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, spanning an area of 79 km 2 (31 sq mi). Once famous as a major pearl diving center in the early 20th century, the atoll played a significant role in French Polynesia's pearl trade history.

Mafatu's unnamed island and his home island of Hikueru were both surrounded by coral reefs. They were both volcanic islands. But Hikueru is an atoll, a flat, sunken island.

Jan 11, 2023 · Travel with us to the atolls of French Polynesia. In the island chain of the Tuamotus lies Hikueru Motu ... the oval ring of cora...

Hikueru, Tiveru, or Te Kārena, is one of the Central Tuamotu atolls. The closest land to Hikueru is Tekokota Atoll, located 22 km to the north. Hikueru Atoll's shape is roughly oval and it is 15 km in length and 9.5 km in width.

Jan 25, 2016 · Situé à 740 km à l’est de Tahiti, Hikueru a été visité par Bougainville (1729‐1811) en 1768. L’atoll possède une étroite passe artificielle de 200 mètres de large et de 10 mètres de profondeur, empruntée par les pêcheurs locaux et les baleinières des navires caboteurs.

A 740 km à l’est de Tahiti, Hikueru est un atoll de forme ovale qui atteint 15 km de longueur. Une étroite passe artificielle de 10 mètres de large et 200 mètres de long traverse le récif à proximité du village.

Hikueru, également appelé Tiveru ou Te Karena, est un atoll situé dans l'archipel des Tuamotu en Polynésie française. Celui-ci est le chef-lieu de la commune de Hikueru regroupant l'atoll de Marokau ainsi que les trois atolls inhabités de Ravahere, Reitoru et Tekokota.