Anchorage· Raroia· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Three Palm Island Anchorage (Raroia)
16° 3.5′ S · 142° 21.5′ W
The first anchorage north of the Kon-Tiki motu, off a motu named for its three palms, fine in lighter winds.
Practical
Waypoint 16°03.49S / 142°21.47W (Soggy Paws, July 2010), 'ok for lighter wind conditions.' Depth along this east shore is normally about 45 ft, with coral heads visible near the surface. Float the chain.
Best for
Light-air nights on the east side
Nearby
- Raroia Coral Garden Snorkel (near Kon-Tiki Motu)0.3 NM away
- Kon-Tiki Anchorage (Raroia)0.4 NM away
- Kon-Tiki Landing Beach (Raroia)0.4 NM away
- Kon-Tiki Motu and Monument (Raroia)0.4 NM away
- Raroia Kite Beach (south of Kon-Tiki Motu)0.5 NM away
- Raroia Lagoon Sharks, Rays and Octopus0.5 NM away
- Raroia Pearl Farm1.5 NM away
- Southeast Lagoon Anchorages (Raroia)3 NM away