Snorkel· Tubuai· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Tubuai Lagoon Snorkel (Motu Toena)
23° 20.6′ S · 149° 24.8′ W
Tubuai's lagoon (about 85 km², mostly about 6 m deep and jade-coloured) is ringed by motus; Motu Toena on the NE reef is the classic picnic and snorkel stop, and nearby clam beds are famous.
Practical
Coordinate is the islet (OSM). Tahiti Tourisme suggests a picnic and snorkel at Motu Toena and names Motu Tapapa Tavae as a clam-gathering spot with dozens of giant clams. The eastern lagoon is poorly charted and full of bommies (Chugach), so go by dinghy or with a local boat in good light rather than moving the yacht. Chugach (2020) also rates lagoon snorkelling and drift diving with the dive centre. Lagoon depth reaches 25 m in parts of the SE (Wikipedia).
Best for
Clear-water snorkel and motu picnic
Nearby
- Motu Tapapa Tavae Clam Gardens (Motu Roa, Tubuai)0.3 NM away
- Tubuai Kitesurf Lagoon0.7 NM away
- Raroata Electric Bike Rental (Tubuai)1.7 NM away
- Fort George Bounty Site (Tubuai)2.2 NM away
- Magasin Chung Tien (Taahuaia)2.3 NM away
- Fish'n Eat (Taahuaia, Tubuai)2.7 NM away
- Mara'ai Le Spot (Tubuai)3 NM away
- Restaurant Nani (Tubuai)3.1 NM away