Events at The Brando
Discover Our Exclusive
Experiences Throughout The Year
January
Green Sea Turtle Hatching Season
1 JANUARY – 30 APRIL 2027
Each year, the pristine shores of Tetiaroa become the setting for a remarkable moment in nature: green sea turtle hatchlings emerging from the sand and making their first journey to the ocean.
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Chinese New Year
1 FEBRUARY – 28 FEBRUARY 2027
Welcome the Year of the Goat in the enchanting setting of Tetiaroa.
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April
May
June
July
Whale Watching Season
20 JULY – 31 OCTOBER 2026
Humpback whales come to rest, mate and give birth in our warm waters every year between mid-July and end of October. Just outside of Tetiaroa’s lagoon, on the other side of the barrier reef, our corner of the Pacific ocean is their safe haven.
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September
October
November
Green sea Turtle Nesting Season
1 NOVEMBER – 5 JANUARY 2027
Between November and January, this is a privileged moment for guests to witness one of nature’s most intimate rituals in partnership with ocean conservation NGO Te Mana o te Moana. The female green sea turtle emerges from the lagoon under cover of darkness, her shell glistening in the moonlight, moving slowly towards the beach.
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Matari‘i i Ni‘a
20 NOVEMBER – 20 NOVEMBER 2026
Matari’i i ni’a, or the rising of the Pleiades star cluster across the night sky, is celebrated traditionally across the Pacific. It marks the beginning of the season of abundance where nature is most generous in harvests of fruits and flowers.
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Festive Season
20 DECEMBER – 5 JANUARY 2027
Our end of year festive season is a time to make memories as a family with many special activities, shared meals and cultural experiences during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
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