Anchorage· Raroia· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Southeast Lagoon Anchorages (Raroia)
16° 6.3′ S · 142° 22.7′ W
A string of pretty, well-protected spots along the reef south of the pearl farm. You can anchor almost anywhere behind the eastern motus, and the bigger motus give the most wind shelter.
Practical
Soggy Paws (July 2010) waypoints: 16°04.78S / 142°22.31W (pretty, moderate protection from strong winds); 16°06.26S / 142°22.67W (nice, good protection); 16°08.34S / 142°23.56W (nice, good protection). Pass the pearl farm near 16°05.65S / 142°22.59W close to the reef: some buoys are visible, others submerged and unmarked. Going north along the rim is easiest in late afternoon light in July; going south is easy at any time.
Best for
Finding your own private motu
Nearby
- Raroia Pearl Farm1.5 NM away
- Raroia Kite Beach (south of Kon-Tiki Motu)2.5 NM away
- Raroia Lagoon Sharks, Rays and Octopus2.5 NM away
- Kon-Tiki Anchorage (Raroia)2.6 NM away
- Kon-Tiki Landing Beach (Raroia)2.6 NM away
- Kon-Tiki Motu and Monument (Raroia)2.6 NM away
- Raroia Coral Garden Snorkel (near Kon-Tiki Motu)2.7 NM away
- Three Palm Island Anchorage (Raroia)3 NM away