STOP 6: THE BOUNTY'S LEGACY
Where mutineers found a new home
The Story of the Mutineers
In Anau, history takes a dramatic turn. This district is famously linked to the arrival of the HMS Bounty mutineers. After their famous revolt in 1789, some of these men, led by Fletcher Christian, sought refuge in the remote islands of the Pacific, including Bora Bora.
Our guides will share the captivating tales of how these sailors integrated into Polynesian society, marrying local women and leaving a genetic and cultural legacy that persists to this day. It's a unique blend of European rebellion and Polynesian hospitality.
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