Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group in the western part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, in the Pacific Ocean. The island, located about 143 miles northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the centre of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano, the highest point at 2,385 feet. Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts.