Solar Eclipse on Pitcairn Island

THE Pitcairn Islands are a group of four islands in the southern Pacific Ocean that comprise the last remaining British Overseas Territory in the Pacific. Only Pitcairn Island, the second largest, is inhabited. Located halfway between New Zealand and Peru, with a lush and fertile climate, Pitcairn has a colourful history. 

Following their application to be a Dark Sky Sanctuary and recently announced new shipping service, Pitcairn Islands Tourism has today launched an exclusive tour to celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse which will pass over the Pitcairn Islands in July 2019. 

The 18-night/19-day tour includes 11 days cruising around the remote Pitcairn Islands, the world’s 3rd largest marine reserve, visiting UNESCO World Heritage listed Henderson Island, Oeno Island to view the Solar Eclipse and a 4 day stay on Pitcairn Island, home of the descendants of the HMAV Bounty mutineers since 1790. Pre and post stopovers in Tahiti are also included. This once in a lifetime opportunity is only available to 10 guests and is being escorted by distinguished astronomer, Emeritus Professor John Hearnshaw from New Zealand’s University of Canterbury.

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Remote Pitcairn added to cruise programme

ARANUI Cruises is adding a special cruise to one of the most remote destinations in the world, #Pitcairn Island, as part of its bumper 2019 cruise program of 20 voyages in the South Pacific. 

It’s the first time the Tahitian adventure cruise line has offered a different itinerary from its regular roundtrip voyage from Papeete to the Marquesas, Society and Tuamotu islands, and marks the first new destinations added to the program since Bora Bora was introduced in 2015. The line’s 125-metre long mixed cargo and passenger vessel Aranui 5 will start the year with a new 13-day roundtrip cruise from Papeete to Pitcairn Island departing on January 10, 2019.

The one-off voyage includes the cruise line’s inaugural calls to the palm-fringed crystal-clear lagoons of Anaa and Amanu in the Tuamotus; Mangareva and Aukena in the Gambiers, which both offer pristine lagoons perfect for black pearls; and Raivave and Rapa in the Austral Islands, known for their intricate weavings.

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All aboard for Pitcairn

BUILDING on increasing demand for travel to one of the world's most remote destinations, #PitcairnIslands #Tourism has announced additional sailings for 2016.

Increasing capacity by 25%, the additional departures will allow for four- and 11-day stays on the island. Depending on bookings, 18-day stays are also available from time to time.  Visitors wanting to experience fully the rhythm of life on one of the most remote, sub-tropical islands in the world, can arrive on one quarterly rotation and depart on another, enabling a three-month stay.

Says Pitcairn Islands Tourism travel co-ordinator, Heather Menzies: ‘We have seen demand to visit Pitcairn steadily grow.  With increased awareness, Pitcairn is attracting a mix of special interest and environmental visitors, along with those seeking to share the island's rich history.’

Located in the South Pacific – half way between New Zealand and Peru – Pitcairn has been the home of the descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers since 1790. Surrounded by the largest marine reserve on earth, it remains one of the planet’s most remote destinations.

Shipping services are provided by Stoney Creek Shipping of New Zealand, which owns the 486-tonne cargo-passenger vessel, MV Claymore II.  The service will offer 12 round-trips in 2016 between Mangareva in French Polynesia and Pitcairn.

Richard Hankin, of Tropics Marketing, who represents Pitcairn Islands Tourism in Australia says: ‘The bragging rights of a visit to Pitcairn are endless. Amongst these are passport envy, sighting endemic flora and fauna, posting a rare Facebook check-in or the chance to share the daily lives of the descendants of the Mutiny on the Bounty.  The additional sailings for 2016 will allow a few more lucky visitors to share their Pitcairn experience.’ 

The island currently has 12 registered accommodation providers offering home-stays and rental chalets, bungalows, and studios, with rates ranging from US$70 to $120 per person per day. Some owners offer weekly and monthly rates for long term visitors.

Size: Pitcairn is 2.2 miles from east to west.

Population: 56.

Government: It is a British overseas territory, administered by a mayor and an elected island council. The Queen ss represented by a Governor, who also holds office as British High Commissioner to New Zealand, based in Auckland.

Climate: Summer (October-April) temperatures range from 77F to 95°F.

Language: Pitkern is a creole language derived from 18th-century English, with elements of the Tahitian language. It is spoken as a first language, and taught alongside standard English at island's school. 

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