The four islandspitcairn proper, henderson, ducie and oenoare scattered across several hundred miles of ocean and have a. To the main island pitcairn as well as both oeno and henderson island not to ducie unfortunately, the fourth one. Accommodation varies from a room within a home to semiprivate chalet, or studio unit. The pitcairn islands are a loosely grouped handful of tiny islands in the remote south pacific, farther from any continent than any other inhabited island. Pitcairn, the only inhabited island, is a small volcanic outcrop situated in the south pacific at latitude 25. For the mutinous crew of the hms bounty in 1790, pitcairn was perfect. If your cruise ship is sailing past pitcairn, find out what makes pitcairn an exciting destination to add to your itinerary.
The closest airport is on mangareva, in the gambier islands, 330 miles away. Located in the south pacific ocean approximately halfway between peru and new zealand, the climate is classified as humid equatorial no dry season. But the easy way isnt all that much easier, if what ive read is still correct. Travel vaccines and advice for the pitcairn islands. Pitcairn offers unique nature with a rich wildlife. Pitcairn islands tourism spto pitcairn islands tourism. The rugged main island was settled by the infamous mutineers of the hms bounty and their polynesian. We very much regret any inconvenience these measures may cause. It is located around 160 kilometres northeast of pitcairn island. Pitcairn was the first pacific island to become a british colony in 1838 and today remains the. Transfer between the ship and the island is by longboat and can be difficult in poor weather. Daily home stay accommodation rates cover full board, all meals and laundry. The government of pitcairn islands has also implemented its own covid19 management protocols. Bring all the medicines including overthecounter medicines you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays.
As of march 12th, 2020 all passenger services to pitcairn island are suspended until further notice. Dec 26, 2016 part 2 of a trip my dad and i recently had to pitcairn island. The cost including the expensive 4hour flights to and from mangareva from papeete, a hotel and transfers on each. These european and polynesian roots can be clearly seen in the faces and customs of the. Pitcairn island currently has 12 registered accommodation providers offering guests a range of home stay and private accommodation. Pitcairn news news and information about pitcairn island. Visit pitcairn island today on board pitcairns dedicated passenger supply.
There are four islands, with only one, pitcairn, being inhabited. The pitcairn islands the last british overseas territory in the pacific comprises. They traded goods and formed social ties among the three islands despite the long canoe voyages between them, which helped the small. Pitcairn travel, owned locally by pitcairn couple jacqui christian and leslie jaques via their chartered yacht xplore. The official currency of the pitcairn islands is the new zealand dollar. See more ideas about pitcairn islands, island and henderson island. The islands are the last british colony in the south pacific and the most isolated british dependency, apart from tristan da cunha. To celebrate, we have drawn a list of 14 things you didnt know about the pitcairn islands. The earliest known settlers of the pitcairn islands were polynesians who appear to have lived on pitcairn and henderson, and on mangareva island 540 kilometres 340 mi to the northwest, for several centuries. The uk announced the creation of the worlds largest marine reserve around the british overseas territory of the pitcairn islands last week. Walking the eco trail to sailors hide and christians cave diving or snorkeling the wrecks of the hms bounty and the ss cornwallis quad bike touring around the island visiting the pitcairn island museum.
No matter if youre on the hunt for an thrilling escape or a tranquil trip, youll find myriad ways to personalize every aspect of your adventure. The pitcairn islands marine reserve was established to preserve the pristine condition of the ocean surrounding the island chain. I emailed the pitcairn tourist board and heather menzies, the travel coordinator for pitcairn islands tourism, sent back a very. Legendary pitcairn island, home to the descendants of the bounty mutineers. In 20 the following cruise ships intend to visit pitcairn so, checkout them out on line. Pitcairn island, isolated volcanic island in the southcentral pacific ocean, 1,350 miles 2,170 km southeast of tahiti. Brief history of pitcairn islands henderson, ducie, oeno island. There are only 147 people that live on pitcairn islands, with the national language being english and the native language of pitkern. After a ninemonth journey across the south pacific, christian eventually spotted pitcairn island in january 1790, and scuttled the ship in. Although independent travel to the pitcairn islands is impossible without your own yacht, i am probably one of only a few members here on travellerspoint that has been there. Halfway between peru and new zealand, its only accessible by boat.
Pitcairn islands travel to pitcairn in febmar 2021. Pitcairn was the first pacific island to become a british colony in 1838 and today remains the last vestige of that empire in the south pacific. Pitcairn islands tourism is pleased to present our 2021 small group explorers voyage to oeno, pitcairn, ducie, and henderson island. Satisfied they had reached the middle of nowhere, they burnt her majestys ship in what passed for the only bay, and along with a handful of tahitians who were onboard they set about the business of living on the island and hiding from her majestys wrath, while hoping, quite literally, to drop off the map. Pitkern ailen, officially pitcairn, henderson, ducie and oeno islands, are a group of four volcanic islands in the southern pacific ocean that form the sole british overseas territory in the pacific ocean. I wrote a few things about it but i dont think i posted a gallery of some of the photos i took on the trip. Already booked or looking to book a trip to pitcairn island, then why not check out our destination guide to pitcairn island with loads of travel tips, ideas on what to see and places to visit during your stay.
The europa, the oceania marina, the amsterdam, the arcadia, the saga ruby the pacific princess and the hanseatic. Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. Traditional and contemporary wood carvings, hand painted leaves, models of the hmav bounty and the islands longboats, first. The pitcairn islands group is a british overseas territory. If youre looking to get here on the cheap there are currently 3 private charter companies offering voyages to pitcairn from the island of mangareva in the gambier islands. It comprises the islands of pitcairn, henderson, ducie and oeno. Ive put these online in a pitcairn island trip 2012 gallery the photos cover the trip from mangareva, the closest airport to pitcairn, the yacht trip from there to pitcairn, staying on the island and back again. Pitcairn is a laidback travel destination with a variety of activities available. Load up your baggage, purchase your pitcairn island flights, and brace yourself for an adventure. Pitcairn island is a beautiful little place, partly because of its remoteness, but also because of government protection. This is not difficult to understand, given the tiny size of the population and the even smaller working population, the limited areas for economic exploitation, and the difficulties presented by infrequent access to this tiny island in the middle of the south pacific.
Home stay accommodation rates are charged on a per person per day basis, this. It is the only inhabited island of the british overseas territory of pitcairn, henderson, ducie, and oeno islands, which is commonly referred to as the pitcairn islands or as pitcairn. The government of pitcairn islands is committed to making optimal use of the islands environmental resources whilst conserving its natural heritage, unique biodiversity and the sociocultural authenticity of the legendary pitcairn island community. Discover our deals and build your pitcairn island vacation package. The economy of the pitcairn islands is best described as a nanoeconomy. Expedias pitcairn island travel guide helps you plan your stay and enjoy every moment. Highlights visit the grave of mutineer john adams hand feed the islands only galapagos tortoise browse pitcairns local curio and craft market see the bounty cannon at pitcairn island museum walk to christians cave, where fletcher christian watched for passing ships meet the descendants of the bounty mutineers and their polynesian consorts. Details of the shipping service to pitcairn can be found on the pitcairn islands tourism website.
Pitcairn islands forum, travel discussion for pitcairn. The islands are the last british colony in the south pacific and most isolated british dependency. Discuss pitcairn islands travel with tripadvisor travelers. The people of pitcairn island the majority of pitcairn islanders are descended from the nine mutineers of his majestys armed vessel bounty who, led by fletcher christian, landed on unihabited pitcairn island in 1790 with six polynesian men, twelve polynesian women, and an infant girl. These princples refer to the environmental, economic and socialcultural aspects of tourism development. These princples refer to the environmental, economic and. Pitcairn island has always welcomed visiting cruise ships, and numbers are growing every year. Dec 20, 2016 video of our travel to pitcairn island. Part 2 of a trip my dad and i recently had to pitcairn island. If you have any enquiries about planning a trip to pitcairn island, please feel free to get. Pitcairn islands tourism pitcairn islands attractions. Already booked or looking to book a trip to pitcairn island, then why not check out our destination guide to pitcairn island with loads of travel tips, ideas on what to see and places to visit during your stay both on and off the beaten track.
The majority of pitcairn islanders are descended from the nine mutineers of his majestys armed vessel bounty who, led by fletcher christian, landed on unihabited pitcairn island in 1790 with six polynesian men, twelve polynesian women, and an infant girl. Pitcairn islands tourism is pleased to present our 2021 small group explorers voyage. Cheap flights to pitcairn island from only expedia. Savings will vary based on origindestination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel suppliers. Pitcairn islands, a developing nation, is a territory of the u. Pitcairn island is the second largest island and home to the island s population henderson island is the largest island, home to several endangered birds, and a unesco world heritage site.
A full list is available on the pitcairn islands tourism website. The pitcairn islands the last british overseas territory in the pacific comprises four remote islands. Pitcairn islands is a small tropical island group of four volcanic islands. Travellers guide to pitcairn islands wiki travel guide. Free travel blogs, travel safety advice and language guides to keep you travelling safely. The island, a craggy black rock in the middle of the south pacific, is one of the most difficult places to visit on earth.
Share your experiences, photos and connect with other travellers. Your home stay hosts will be happy to help you plan your activities while on pitcairn activities like. It took 5 days of travel to get from auckland to pitcairn. The rugged main island was settled by the infamous mutineers of the hms bounty and their polynesian companions, and most of pitcairns mere. Explore pitcairn island holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. It is roughly 2170km 50 miles east southeast of tahiti and just. The people of pitcairn community pitcairn island immigration. On pitcairn there is a town, cemetary, post office, museum, church, restaurants as well as lookouts and hikes but tripadvisor has nowhere to post any of the above when i thought the idea of tripadvisor was advice on trips. Travel to pitcairn island visit pitcairn islands kilroy. Pitcairn island was discovered in 1767 by the british and settled in 1790 by the bounty mutineers and their tahitian companions. Learn how to islandhop across the islands of the south pacific and prepare with a set of travel. If you are planning to travel to the pitcairn islands, you need to plan.
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