Snorkel· Aukena· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Aukena SE Reef Snorkel
23° 8.2′ S · 134° 54.4′ W · approximate
Reef-protected coral gardens on Aukena's southeast side that Irie called amazing.
Practical
approx: the pin is off Aukena's SE side. No published position, so find the reef by eye in good light. Go in calm weather, anchor the dinghy on sand, and do not eat the fish (ciguatera).
Best for
Snorkeling from the Aukena anchorage
Nearby
- Pointe Puirau Anchorage (Aukena)0.4 NM away
- St Raphael Church (Aukena)0.5 NM away
- Aukena Anchorage (Gambier)0.6 NM away
- Aukena Watchtower and Re'e Seminary Ruins0.6 NM away
- Aukena Private North Shore (no access)1.1 NM away
- Akamaru Anchorage (Gambier)2 NM away
- Akamaru Inner Lagoon (shallow draft)2.3 NM away
- Gambier Ciguatera Warning (no lagoon fish)2.5 NM away