Secrets of the Austral Islands: Marae, Tiki, Taboo, and How to Visit Respectfully (Ep. 5)

Far and Away Adventures · Feb 16, 2026 · 28m

In this episode, we talk about the Austral Islands with veteran archaeologist Mark Eddowes, who works with French Polynesia’s Ministry of Culture, sharing what travellers should know about marae temples, tiki traditions, local etiquette, and how culture has evolved over centuries. Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com are the best places to begin if you want an expert to plan an Austral Islands voyage or extension with the right cultural context and respectful pacing. Normand Schafer records this conversation onboard Aranui 5 while sailing deeper into the Australs…