Permit· Aukena· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Aukena Private North Shore (no access)
23° 7.1′ S · 134° 54.2′ W · approximate
Aukena's northern side is private pearl-farming land owned by Robert Wan, and cruisers are not allowed there. The village pearl farmers also prefer that yachts do not anchor in front of the village.
Practical
approx: the pin is the north part of Aukena near Wikipedia's island position. No property boundary is published. Access is strictly prohibited (Sugar Shack, Pitufa 2020). Anchor along the SW shore or above Pointe Puirau instead, and keep 100 m off Bernard's beach house below the saddle unless he says yes, which he rarely does.
Best for
Knowing where not to go
Nearby
- Aukena Watchtower and Re'e Seminary Ruins0.7 NM away
- Pointe Puirau Anchorage (Aukena)0.7 NM away
- Aukena SE Reef Snorkel1.1 NM away
- St Raphael Church (Aukena)1.1 NM away
- Aukena Anchorage (Gambier)1.2 NM away
- Totegegie Reef Snorkel and Dive1.8 NM away
- False Pass Anchorage (Totegegie South)2 NM away
- Totegegie Airport Anchorage (Gambier)2.2 NM away