10 Reasons to Visit Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna, is a French island collectivity in the South Pacific between Tuvalu to the northwest, Fiji to the southwest, Tonga to the southeast, Samoa to the east, and Tokelau to the northeast. Here are 10 reasons to visit Wallis and Futuna.
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Futuna & Alofi
Source: www.mvmtravel.comSweet, flower-scented Futuna embraces its visitors with sumptuous jungles, sparkling beaches and a very intact traditional culture. There is absolutely no tourist infrastructure out here so, unless you know someone, getting around ranges from the impossible to the extremely expensive.
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Half-Day Cultural Tour of Moorea Including Opunohu Bay
Source: www.lonelyplanet.comEnjoy this half-day small group Moorea cultural island tour with your local guide. Let your local guide lead you on a journey of discovery as you learn about the local fauna and flora, mountains, plantations, exotic fruits, local crafts, archaeological remains and legendary sites of this incredible island.
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Lake Lalolalo
Source: pinimg.comLake Lalolalo is the most spectacular of the Wallis crater lakes. The eerie lake is an almost perfect circle with sheer rocky cliffs falling 30m (98ft) down to the inky, 80m (262ft) deep waters.
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Wallis Island
It's a big, flat jungle with a web of roads and not much in the way of attractive architecture or beaches. What makes this destination exceptional is its island-dotted, Eden-like lagoon where each islet offers a new experience.
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Pierre Chanel Church
Near the quiet villages northwest of Futuna's airport is the famous, towering Pierre Chanel church (called Petelo Sanele in Futunan).
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Talietumu
Remnants of a fortified Tongan settlement, developed in 1450 AD, the last stronghold of Tongans in Wallis. The settlement is surrounded by a massive stone wall with several entrances.
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Tepa Church – Wallis
Source: mosttraveledpeople.comImposing church building with semicircular tower.
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Mata-Utu Cathedral
Large church building in Neo-Romanesque style, built in 1951 – 1967.
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Loka Cave
A natural grotto where a shrine to St. Bernadette has been established.
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Basilica of St. Peter Channel in Poi
Unusual, impressive church building with stepped tower, built in 1986.
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