Service· Fakarava· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Rotoava Dinghy Landing Beaches
16° 3.4′ S · 145° 37.2′ W
Rotoava is a long, thin village strung along the lagoon, so cruisers beach dinghies at whichever little sand gap between houses is nearest their errand rather than walk from the quay.
Practical
Coordinate is the public slipway near the quay (OSM). You can tie up at the quay, but it means a long walk to the southern shops. Starry Horizons (2016) used the beach where the paved road curves away from the shore; low branches there take a painter, a few blocks from Fakarava Yacht Services. Soggy Paws (2010) used a small beach just south of the town dock, closer to the stores. Pull the dinghy well up, and lock it. Do not land on private frontage where owners object. Trash bins are at the quay, between the pier and the white building.
Best for
Getting ashore close to the shops
Nearby
- Hirinaki Lounge and Tapas (Rotoava)Right here
- Rotoava GrillRight here
- Fakarava ATM (Rotoava)0.1 NM away
- Fakarava Mairie (trash fee)0.1 NM away
- Fakarava Medical Center (Rotoava)0.1 NM away
- Fakarava Post Office (Rotoava)0.1 NM away
- Fakarava Supply Ship Day (Rotoava quay)0.1 NM away
- Fakarava Tourism Office (Rotoava Quay)0.1 NM away