Anchorage· Raroia· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Airport Reef Anchorage (Raroia)
16° 4.2′ S · 142° 28.2′ W · approximate
A reef about 1.5 nm south of town, off the south end of the runway, giving good protection from WNW through ESE, with sand patches among the bommies and excellent snorkeling.
Practical
Approximate: placed 1.5 nm south of the village estimate, just south of the runway (airport 16.0469S / 142.4769W). Migration (Nov 2022, Soggy Paws): good holding, lots of bommies but decent sand patches; float your chain. Confirm the reef's position on satellite imagery before approaching.
Best for
Sheltered stop near the village with good snorkeling
Nearby
- Raroia Airport (RRR)1.4 NM away
- Raroia Small-Boat Marina2 NM away
- Garumaoa Village Anchorage (Raroia)2.1 NM away
- Raroia Community Garden and Eggs2.1 NM away
- Raroia Fuel (ship and pearl farm)2.1 NM away
- Raroia Gendarmerie and Post Office2.1 NM away
- Raroia Lagoon Rules: Reserve and Educational Marine Area2.1 NM away
- Raroia Magasin (Gerard and Raya)2.1 NM away