After disembarking from the Terevau, we discovered that the local bus doesn’t meet this ferry (2pm sailing) as it is transporting kids home from school.  We saw a couple buses go past but none would stop so apparently they aren’t allowed to mix tourists with kids.  Taxis were taking full advantage and trying to charge around $50 for the 18 km ride.  I hate being taken advantage of so stubbornly rebuffed the taxis and stayed on the road waiting for the bus.

A local couple spotted us as they drove past and offered us a lift as they were headed in the same direction.  We chatted to them while admiring the beautiful scenery of Moorea, my husband speaking Tahitian and me getting by in French.

The lesson learned here is to make sure what land transport is available for your sailing!  Another option would have been to get the Intercontinental to arrange a shuttle.  We did this for the return trip back to the terminal and it was 1250 XPF per person.