… immerse yourself in the Austral islands
Recently opened on the location of the former beachfront Rurutu Lodge, Vaitumu Village offers 7 traditional coral stone bungalows with private bathrooms. The young and dynamic team, native to the island, will share their daily life with you in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Enjoy the vast bar-restaurant area with free Wi-Fi and outdoor terrace, where you can admire spectacular sunsets. Tasty family cuisine based on local products. And, small luxury on the island, a swimming pool where you can relax after a day of sightseeing…
Mainly known for whale watching from August to October, the island of Rurutu does offer other exciting activities throughout the year! Available on-site at the guest house: 4X4 tour of the taro fields – the island’s main economic resource -, lychee trees and other crops, horseback riding along the extensive beaches or in the mountains, weaving workshops – the specialty of the Austral Islands – and, of course, for the more adventurous ones, explore the island’s impressive caves, such as ‘Hina’s Cave’, named after a mythical fairy-fingered ogress, said to be the inspiration basketry tradition on Rurutu. Bikes and cars are also available for rental, to go around the island or to the village.
