Tane Island

The Bora Bora Group.
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	16°27′00″S 151°45′47″W / 16.450°S 151.763°W / -16.450; -151.763
Archipelago	Society Islands
Area	0.014 km2 (0.0054 sq mi)
Highest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Administration
France
Commune	Bora Bora Commune
Island Group	Bora Bora
Largest settlement	Tane (pop. 23)
Demographics
Population	58 (2019)
Pop. density	0/km2 (0/sq mi)

Motu Tane (which in Tahitian translates as Man's Island), is a 9.6-acre (0.039 km²) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Paahi, and Pitoraverahi.

History

Motu Tane is well known in Bora Bora as having been Paul-Emile Victor's home. Paul-Emile Victor was the famous French polar explorer and author and chose as his personal paradise refuge Motu Tane in Bora Bora, to live a peaceful and secluded life.

The island has coconut groves, encircled by a white sand beach with, just beyond, Polynesia's sparkling turquoise blue waters. In 1997, it was purchased by François Nars, artistic director of the well-known cosmetic brand that he founded which carries his name.^[1] As of 2020, it is for sale.

Administration

The island is part of Bora Bora Commune.

Tourism

The island is up for sale ^[2]

Transportation

After arriving in Fa'a'ā International Airport, an Air Tahiti inter-island flight (50 minutes) will bring you to Bora Bora Airport.

There, you will need to hire a boat at the Rent-a-boat Office.