Marina· Raroia· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Raroia Small-Boat Marina
16° 2.2′ S · 142° 28.2′ W · approximate
A small municipal boat basin at Garumaoa, opened in 2021 beside the 50 m lagoon-side quay where the supply ship docks.
Practical
Approximate: Garumaoa (Ngarumaoa) village is on the west rim about 1.5 nm south of the pass and north of the airport (16.0469S / 142.4769W, French Wikipedia). The position is interpolated between the 'inside the pass' waypoint (16°01.0134S / 142°27.1706W) and the airport; no source gives a village waypoint, so confirm on satellite imagery. Commune sheet (July 2024): marina inaugurated April 2021, in very good condition; Ngarumaoa quay built 2013-14 with 50 m of berthing and 5 m draft. This is for local boats and the ship. Use it as a dinghy landing and ask the mairie before bringing a yacht alongside. Ships: Nuku Hau (about 12 calls a year) and SXMS 3 (about 11).
Best for
Dinghy landing at the village
Nearby
- Raroia Community Garden and Eggs0.1 NM away
- Raroia Fuel (ship and pearl farm)0.1 NM away
- Raroia Gendarmerie and Post Office0.1 NM away
- Raroia Lagoon Rules: Reserve and Educational Marine Area0.1 NM away
- Raroia Magasin (Gerard and Raya)0.1 NM away
- Raroia Public Water Point0.1 NM away
- St Michael Church (Raroia)0.1 NM away
- Garumaoa Village Anchorage (Raroia)0.4 NM away
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