Mangaia

Mangaia has a tropical maritime climate with a warm wet season from November to April and a cool dry season from May to October. Temperatures range from 13oCelsius to 33oCelsius and average rainfall is 2337mm per year.

Lush Taro plantations and vegetation are located in the centre of the island at the bottom of the makatea and in the central valley. Mangaia has many caves scattered over the makatea and private properties. Many of which can be reached via a short trek over the makatea to yawning openings and run deep into the interior.

The Mangaian Kingfisher (Tanga'eo) bird is unique to the island of Mangaia while the Mangaian Reed Warbler (Kerearoko) is endemic to Mangaia. Secluded coves scattered around the island with tiny sandy beaches. The overlapping makatea coral on the beach makes a good picnic area or shelter on rainy days.

There are various tours carried out on the island including a variety of Cave tours, a 4-wheel Safari cross-island tour, special interest tours, beach and inland picnic tours.
There are two motorbike and equipment hire outlets namely Moana Rentals and Mangaia Bike and Equipment hire. The local post office provides telecommunication services/postage, banking services, along with a Tourism Information outlet.