Anchorage· Tahanea· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Tahanea East Rim Anchorage

16° 53.7′ S · 144° 34.6′ W

An anchorage on Tahanea's east side with a small landing beach and motus that stretch for miles, good for walks on both shores and for the atoll fruit dove.

TuamotusMarquesas

Practical

Position from Narama (June 2011): good snorkeling, a small landing beach nearby, and a motu that 'stretches for miles and is great for walking on both sides'. Many birds nest on the eastern motus, including the atoll fruit dove. Soggy Paws marked TAHA2 at 16°54.8479'S 144°34.4900'W, 'E side of atoll, nice snorkeling', and coral heads at T16 (16°54.4110'S 144°34.4916'W). Protection from NE-SE; open to the W. Float your chain with fenders or pearl floats.

Best for

Long motu walks and birding

Season

E trades

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