Beach· Taha'a· French Polynesia — Society Islands

Motu Tehotu Beach & Snorkel

16° 33.5′ S · 151° 31.6′ W · approximate

A white-sand beach and snorkeling spot at the southwest tip of Motu Tehotu on Taha'a's north reef, 'a taste of the Tuamotus', a short dinghy ride beyond Motu Tuahi.

Practical

Position is the OpenStreetMap centre of Motu Tehotu; the beach is at its southwest tip. Reach it by dinghy from ZMR de Tuahi (3 boats, 48 h). Motus around Taha'a are often private: stay on the shoreline unless invited.

Best for

Quiet beach and reef snorkel