Many people regard Bora Bora to be the most beautiful island in the entire Pacific, because of its large lagoon, the lush volcanic peaks and the chain of sandy beaches, known as motus that line the island's coast.

The coral reefs in the tropical island's lagoon are popular with scuba divers and fishers. Bora Bora's interior can be explored on foot, or by using a 4WD vehicle. There are 3 impressive peaks on Bora Bora, all of which can be climbed. The peaks are:

Peak	Height
Hue	619 m (2000 ft)
Otemanu	661 m (2165 ft)
Pahia	727 m (2380 ft)

The main town on Bora Bora is Vaitape. It is located on the island's western coast. In the town of Anau is a picturesque Maohi Protestant Church.

Bora Bora is a major tourist destination and there are many hotels and restaurants on the island. Bora Bora is located about 230 km (143 mi) northwest of Papeete.