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Makemo Lighthouse
16° 37.2′ S · 143° 34.1′ W
The white lighthouse at Arikitamiro Pass has marked the village entrance since 1936. When it was built it replaced Fakarava's old light as the central Tuamotus' landfall, and it makes a pleasant coastal walk from the dinghy dock.
Practical
Coordinates 16°37'14"S / 143°34'08"W (French Wikipedia). Built 1936, rebuilt architecturally in 1998; 11 m tower, focal height 23 m, light Fl W 5s. Walk: take the road to the right from the dinghy dock, past the mairie, and follow the coast to the end (Soggy Paws). Good spot to watch the pass and judge slack before leaving.
Best for
A short walk and a look at pass conditions
Nearby
- Arikitamiro Pass Drift Snorkel and Dive (Makemo)0.1 NM away
- Arikitamiro Pass Sharks (Makemo)0.1 NM away
- Magasin Chez Flo (Makemo)0.2 NM away
- Magasin Toa Mauri and Boulangerie (Makemo)0.2 NM away
- Makemo Air Tahiti Office0.2 NM away
- Makemo Arrival Rules and Reporting (Pouheva)0.2 NM away
- Makemo Bakery Snack0.2 NM away
- Makemo Gendarmerie and Mairie0.2 NM away