Travel to Pitcairn Islands

Sometimes when life gets tense and stressful, the best thing to do is to find solitude and peace in one of the most remote and inaccessible places on earth, far from the hustle and bustle of life. Do not think it's quite easy to get to such places but once you are there; you will surely enjoy quietude and tranquility. Lonely, isolated and remote- such is Pitcairn Islands, still remaining one of the world's most isolated inhabited places. Around fifty people live on the island, a fact that in today's world really seems unlikely, however, it does exist. And if you decide to step away to this small remote island, make sure to arrange a stay with natives (only nine families) as well as written permission from the government which is compulsory. Pitcairn Islands is the last British colony in South Pacific with the capital Adamstown.

The Pitcairn Island group is a small volcanic outcrop, nestled nearly dead in the heart of the South Pacific more than 2,200 km southeast of Tahiti, bounded by rocks and high cliffs on all sides. Reaching 347 meters at the Pawala Ridge above sea level, the island covers a total area of 47 square kilometers.

Pitcairn is the only populated island with no beaches, bearing its name after 15-year-old shipman Robert Pitcairn, who was the first to sight the islands in 1767. The other three islands are volcanic atolls, including the uninhabited Henderson, Oeno and Ducie. The World Heritage-listed Henderson is a raised coral island, six times larger than Pitcairn and is famous for rich variety of animals and endemic birdlife. The island of Ducie is only one and a half miles long, housing a deep lagoon noted for its poisonous fish and extremely dangerous sharks. Oeno boasts pristine breathtaking beauty and a few sandy beaches.

Pitcairn Islands enjoy a moderate subtropical climate, modified by southeast trade winds with temperatures hovering between 19C in August to 24C in February. November to March experiences heavy downpours with occasional hurricanes rarely causing severe damage.

There are no airline flies to Pitcairn but one can be lucky to find scheduled passenger boats to get to the island. Limited yacht charters are also available from French Polynesia. The main form of transportation around the main island Pitcairn is the ATV's (All Terrain Vehicles).

Tourist attractions in Pitcairn Islands include Bounty Bay, where divers can explore the shipwrecked remains of Bounty lying three meters below the water; the Pitcairn Island Museum, located in the Adamstown, which is home to a collection of aircrafts from the Bounty and other interesting items from the Bounty mutineers, including stamps, a bible belonging to Fletcher Christian and other things; as well as St Paul's pool, a favorite swimming spot, offering a cool dip in its electric blue, crystal clear waters. You can explore around the island on foot in about half an hour.

Other activities include sailing in the waters that surround the island of Pitcairn, great snorkeling and scuba diving adventures, as well as plenty of recreational activities, such as picnicking.

Do not miss out the chance to get a breathtaking overview of the island from a couple of vantage points, including the Highest Point and Garnet's Ridge. Enjoy your trip to the fullest!