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  1. Sep 11, 2024 · Pitcairn Island, isolated volcanic island in the south-central Pacific Ocean, 1,350 miles (2,170 km) southeast of Tahiti. It is the only inhabited island of the British overseas territory of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno Islands, which is commonly referred to as the Pitcairn Islands or as Pitcairn.

  2. Sep 12, 2024 · Polynesians were the first settlers on the four tiny islands that are now called the Pitcairn Islands, but all four were uninhabited by the time Europeans discovered them in 1606. Pitcairn Island -- the only one now inhabited -- was rediscovered by a British explorer in 1767.

  3. Feb 1, 2024 · Lying almost exactly halfway between Auckland and Lima, Pitcairn is Britains only outpost in the Pacific and could stand as a definition for remoteness. In the late 1700s, it was almost...

  4. May 15, 2024 · Tucked away in the vast expanse of the South Pacific Ocean lies Pitcairn Island, a remote and enigmatic destination lauded by travel writers, conservationists, and rovers of wild and wonderful shores.

  5. Jul 3, 2024 · In the heart of Pitcairn Island lies a hidden gem—the Pitkern Island Artisan Gallery. The on-line Artisan Gallery is a special place where our local artisans can showcase their handmade crafts and products, ensuring that every piece carries a bit of Pitcairn’s spirit to the world.

  6. Feb 26, 2024 · FCDO travel advice for Pitcairn Island. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  7. Apr 1, 2024 · Pitcairn Island, one of the remotest places on Earth, was once home to mutineers. Today it’s a trailblazer in biodiversity protection with lessons for us all By Graham Lawton

  8. Nov 14, 2023 · Polynesians were the first inhabitants of the Pitcairn Islands, but the islands were uninhabited by the time they were discovered by Europeans in 1606. Pitcairn Island was rediscovered by British explorer Philip CARTERET in 1767, although he incorrectly plotted the coordinates.

  9. Aug 10, 2024 · This 14-day Pitcairn Islands itinerary is your passport to a unique adventure, where you'll immerse yourself in the island's captivating history, stunning natural beauty, and warm, welcoming community.

  10. Mar 18, 2024 · Deep in the southern Pacific Ocean, hundreds of kilometers from the nearest inhabited land, are the tiny Pitcairn Islands. This is a group of four volcanic islands called Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno, which form a British Overseas Territory and have a total area of just 47 km 2.