Service· Fakarava· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Fakarava ATM (Rotoava)

16° 3.3′ S · 145° 37.2′ W

The only cash machine on the atoll, set into the wall of the Rotoava post office and open 24/7.

Practical

Maximum 25,000 XPF per withdrawal, but repeat withdrawals work. There is no bank on Fakarava. Only a few businesses take cards: all the grocery stores do, and some restaurants and stores accept US dollars (Noonsite). Bring cash for Tetamanu, Hirifa, the produce stands and the supply ship. Directions: from the main dock turn left, then take the first right; the post office is on the right.

Best for

Cash before heading south