Beach· Motu Gaioio· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Motu Gaioio
23° 6.5′ S · 134° 51.7′ W · approximate
A reef motu south of Totegegie, off which Eric Sr and Eric Jr run one of the Gambier's larger pearl farms, about 200,000 pearls a year.
Practical
approx: no published position. The compendium places Eric's farm off Gaioio, south of Totegegie and just north of Sugar Shack's Tarauru Roa spot. Contact +689 87 75 91 64. Reports differ: in 2021 the family was 'not fond of doing tours' during work, while another report says they are usually happy to show the harvest. Ask politely and don't drop in during busy grafting days. Pearl-farm lines surround the motu, so stay clear.
Best for
A working pearl farm on the eastern reef
Nearby
- Tarauru Roa Motu0.2 NM away
- False Pass Anchorage (Totegegie South)0.8 NM away
- Totegegie Reef Snorkel and Dive0.9 NM away
- Tokani Airport Shuttle1.9 NM away
- Totegegie Airport Anchorage (Gambier)2.1 NM away
- Motu Tauna Anchorage and Bird Colony2.2 NM away
- Aukena Private North Shore (no access)2.4 NM away
- Pointe Puirau Anchorage (Aukena)2.8 NM away