Hike· Makemo· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Walk to the Wind Farm and Moturama (Makemo)
16° 37.6′ S · 143° 34.8′ W · approximate
A flat walk east along the main road from Pouheva, across the bridges between Opareke, Tamara and Moturama motus to six defunct wind turbines, passing the egg farm and ending near Magasin Chez Tupana.
Practical
Approximate: placed just west of the Chez Tupana dinghy-landing waypoint, which Migration (2022) puts about 0.2 nm east of the wind farm. Route (Soggy Paws): main road east (left) from the village, cross from Opareke to Tamara and then to Moturama. The commune paved 13.2 km of roads; most locals get around by bicycle or e-bike (noonsite 2023). Bring water and a hat; there is little shade.
Best for
Stretching your legs and seeing village life
Nearby
- Magasin Chez Tupana (Makemo)0.1 NM away
- Barraque Vaima BBQ Snack (Makemo)0.4 NM away
- Makemo Egg Farm (Oeufs Frais de Makemo)0.4 NM away
- Pouheva Pier Beach (Makemo)0.4 NM away
- Reinforced Trades (Maramu) Season, Central Tuamotus0.4 NM away
- Makemo Air Tahiti Office0.5 NM away
- Makemo Arrival Rules and Reporting (Pouheva)0.5 NM away
- Makemo Artisan Market0.5 NM away