Anchorages

Kelefesia
GPS: 20 30.098S 174 44.381W


Stunning but small rolly anchorage with room for three yachts max. The entrance can be trivky, navigate with care (Tonga cruising guide has good guidance). This spot is definitely worth the effort to...

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Uoleva
GPS: 19 51.017S 174 24.943W


Anchorages are large and sheltered with good holding in sand. Uoleva has no village but a couple of resorts, the island's big enough though that you can still feel you have it mostly to...

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Ha'afeva
GPS: 19 56.46S 174 43.00W


Anchor on the sheltered western side of the island near the wharf. This is an excellent all weather anchorage with a safe wide northern entrance. From here you can dinghy ashore and follow the road...

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Whangamumu Harbour
GPS: 35 15.0024S 174 17.8986E


Always a favourite to come back to. This harbour has good holding on a muddy sandy bottom and is sheltered in any blow except northeasterlies. There is old whaling station ruins to wander around...

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North Minerva Reef
GPS: 23 39.433S 178 54.354W


North Minerva Reef is the larger and most preferred of two large submerged atolls, popular as a stopover destination and place to await favourable weather for yachts in transit to Tonga or Fiji....

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Galoa Harbour
GPS: 19 03.91S 178 10.63E


Good protected anchorage. Reported to be unaffected by NW winds.

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Vuda Point Marina, Fiji
GPS: 17 40.86S 177 23.21e


Marina and approved clearance station with haulout facilities, repair and maintenance and good general services. This is also a recognised cyclone shelter.

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Waitepipi Bay
GPS: 35 00.224s 173 43.957e


Good calm anchorage, suitable in all winds except east and southeast. Good holding in 3-8 metres with sandy bottom. Climb up the hill on the southwest side of the bay for a greatview.

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Rere Bay
GPS: 35 00.526s 173 43.788e


Good calm sheltered anchorage, especially for smaller vessels with draft <2m which can tuck in further. Good holding in 3-6 metres in muddy bottom. Exposed to east, southeast and westerly winds.

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Waitapu Bay
GPS: 35 02.616S 173 45.468E


Calm shallow anchorage with good holding in muddy sandy bottom. Very sheltered, especially from southwest or northeast winds, exposed to northwest.

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Touwai Bay
GPS: 35 01.804S 173 46.124E


This anchorage has deep water close to shore - anchor close for better shelter. Good holding on muddy sandy bottom. Exposed to southwest, west and northwest winds. Beware of the 2.2m shallow when...

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Owhatanga Bay
GPS: 35 01.405S 173 46.007E


Sheltered anchorages can be found here for most winds except northwest. Good holding in broken shell, mud and sand and you can tuck in close to shore around most of the bay. Great spot for...

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Stephenson Island
GPS: 34 58.235S 173 46.753E


This anchorage is sheltered in northwest, north and northeasterly winds but can be fairly exposed otherwise and open to northwest swells. The bottom is rocky with seaweed so lay your anchor...

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Whangaihe Bay
GPS: 34 59.736S 173 48.996E


Good holding on sand and shingle bottom in 3-4 metres of water. Good shelter in all but northern quadrant winds.

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Mahinepua Bay
GPS: 34 59.928S 173 51.078E


Moderate holding in sandy bottom. Well sheltered in all but eastern quadrant winds. Anchor in the middle of the bay as it gets too shallow for most towards the head of the bay.

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Taiaue Bay
GPS: 35 01.058S 173 51.924E


Moderate holding in 4-5 metres of water on sandy bottom. Good shelter in southern quadrant winds. Exposed to north and northeasterly swells. Beware of the charted awash rock northwest of Omorere...

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Motutapere Bay
GPS: 34 58.368S 173 56.250E


Day anchorage only for diving the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior. Moderate holding in 6-10 metres on weedy rock and sand bottom. Can be a bit rolly and is subject to northeast, south, and western...

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Hamaruru Island
GPS: 34 58.624S 173 56.775E


Day anchorage only for exploring the Cavalli Islands, sheltered from northern quadrant winds. Moderate holding in 3-5 metres on weedy rock and sand bottom.

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North Bay, Motukawanui Island
GPS: 34 59.277S 173 56.641E


Good anchorage in southerly conditions near the Rainbow Warrior dive site. Good holding in 8-9 metres on rocky sandy bottom.

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Northeast Bay, Motukawanui Island
GPS: 34 59.504S 173 57.185E


Fair weather anchorage best in western quadrant winds. Anchor in 6-8 metres in the middle of the bay on rocky sandy bottom. Beware of rocks either side or the anchorage and the awash Te Haumi Rock...

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Horseshoe Bay, Motukawanui Island
GPS: 35 0.762S 173 56.370E


This shallow bay has moderate holding in the middle of he bay in 3m on sandy shingle bottom. Best in northeastern quadrant winds. Can be a bit rolly in norhterly and southerly swells.

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Orokaraka Bay, Matauri Bay
GPS: 35 2.490S 173 55.183E


Good holding in 3-4 metres of water on sandy bottom. Best in southern quadrant winds.

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Waiaua Bay
GPS: 35 3.577S 173 55.787E


Moderate holding on sandy bottom, well protected from northwesterly winds and swell. Exposed to southeast quadrant winds and swells.

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Maratea Point, Poor Knights Islands
GPS: 35 27.330S 174 43.939E


Anchor in 12-20 metres on rocky ground just north of Maratea Point. Sheltered in easterly winds but otherwise exposed and can be rolly. No fishing - this anchorage is in a no-take marine reserve.

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Sandagers Reef, Poor Knights Islands.
GPS: 35 28.506S 174 44.162E


Anchor in 12-20 metres on rocky ground. Sheltered in east and southeast winds but subject to northeast swells coming through the gap. No fishing - this anchorage is in a no-take marine reserve.

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Maroro Bay, Poor Knights Islands
GPS: 35 28.835S 174 44.182E


Good anchorage in south and east quadrant winds with rocky bottom. No fishing - this anchorage is in a no-take marine reserve.

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South Harbour, Poor Knights Islands
GPS: 35 29.020S 174 44.641E


This is a deep anchorage for sheltering in north and northwest winds. You will need to get close to the western shoreline to find anchoring sites in 15-30 metres on rocky ground. No fishing - this...

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Labrid Channel, Poor Knights Islands
GPS: 35 29.262S 174 44.390E


Approaching from the west, anchor in the middle of the channel in 12-20 metres on rocky bottom. Best in northern quadrant winds, can be rolly especially from the east. No fishing - this anchorage...

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Outu Bay
GPS: 35 13.050S 174 18.554E


Moderate holding in 6-8 metres on weedy rocky bottom among shingle and broken shell. Best in northerly and westerly winds. Can be rolly.

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Te Toroa Bay
GPS: 35 13.978S 174 17.604E


Fair holding in 6-8 metres on weedy rocky bottom among broken shell. Best in westerly winds. Beware of submerged rock on the northern side of the anchorage.

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Bland Bay
GPS: 35 20.539S 174 21.406E


Pretty bay with quite good shelter but can be a bit rolly, best in northerlies. Moderate holding in 6-8 metres on rocky bottom. Nice beach to walk along and explore the rocky outcrop at the eastern...

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Puriri Bay, Whangaruru Harbour
GPS: 35 21.932S 174 21.313E


Eastern end of the large anchorage that joins up with Sandy Bay. Very good holding in in 2-4 metres on muddy sandy bottom. Great shelter from easterly quater winds and swell. 

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Sandy Bay, Whangaruru Harbour
GPS: 35 21.264S 174 21.313E


Huge anchorage, pick your spot depending on the conditions. Very good holding in a large area of 3 metres on muddy bottom. You can get closest to shore on the northern side of the bay. Well...

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Mimiwhangata Bay
GPS: 35 25.845S 174 25.052E


Very good holding in 3-5 metres (eastern side) or 7 metres (western side) on sandy bottom, great shelter from all but north quadrant winds and swell. You can get a bit of shelter from then...

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Motutohe Island
GPS: 35 29.314S 174 28.033E


Fair weather anchorage sheltered from south and east quadrant winds. Anchor in 3-4 metres on sandy bottom tucked in on the inside of Motutohe Island.

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Wooleys Bay
GPS: 35 33.572S 174 29.450E


Good holding in 3-5 metres on sandy bottom. Best in south quarter winds but some shelter form east in the smaller Whale Bay on the eastern side also. Very picturesque bay with a walking track.

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Matapouri Bay
GPS: 35 33.675S 174 30.599E


Very sheltered from all but east quadrant winds. Anchor in 3-5 metres off the beach in the middle of the bay, good holding on sandy bottom.

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Tutukaka Harbour
GPS: 35 37.029S 174 32.046E


Sheltered from all winds. Good holding in 2-4 metres on muddy bottom. Subject to some roll from an easterly swell. There is a small township here and the base for dive charter companies serving the...

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Whale Bay
GPS: 35 10.112S 174 6.586E


Moderate holding in 3-5 metres on sandy shingly bottom. Best shelter from north quadrant winds. Can be a bit rolly.

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Rangihoua Bay
GPS: 35 10.249S 174 5.763E


Moderate holding on sandy bottom, best in 3-5 metres on the northeastern side of the bay in north quadrant winds or at the southern end of he bay in westerlies. Can be rolly from north and...

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Opito Bay
GPS: 35 11.644S 174 2.477E


Safe anchorage in strong winds to shelter from all but south quadrant winds with good holding in a muddy bottom.

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Moturoa Island
GPS: 35 12.400S 174 4.564E


Good holding in a muddy bottom, calm and sheltered to all but northwest quadrant winds. Beware of rocks close to shore.

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Paihia
GPS: 35 16.798S 174 5.843E


Shallow anchorage with good holding in muddy sandy bottom. Beware of traffic around the busy wharf and cable lines in the southeast.

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Uruti Bay
GPS: 35 16.721S 174 8.062E


Good holding on a muddy bottom. Calm and sheltered from all but westerly winds. Inside the bay is very shallow so anchor at the mouth.

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Matauwhi Bay
GPS: 35 16.121S 174 7.642E


Poor holding in muddy bottom. Protected from all but south quadrant winds.

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Kororareka Bay, Russell
GPS: 35 15.790S 174 7.205E


Good holding in a muddy bottom but with lots of boat traffic.

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Roberton Island, Motuarohia Island
GPS: 35 14.034S 174 10.114E


Good holding in 3-5 metres in the northwest side of the bay. Good shelter from all but south quadrant winds.

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Mangahawea Bay, Moturua Island
GPS: 35 13.260S 174 11.019E


Moderate holding in sandy bottom. Anchor in the middle of the bay. Good shelter from all but west quarter winds. Exposed to northwesterly swells.

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Waipao Bay, Moturua Island
GPS: 35 13.736S 174 11.374E


Moderate holding in sandy bottom with some weed. Anchor in 3 metres in the middle of the bay. Exposed to southwest wind and swell. Beware of the awash rock at the north end of the bay.

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Awaawaroa (Pipi) Bay, Moturua Island
GPS: 35 13.584S 174 11.965E


Good bay for sheltering from strong winds from all but the south quarter. Good holding in muddy sandy bottom in 3-4 metres near the head of the bay.

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Waiwhapuku Bay, Moturua Island
GPS: 35 13.097S 174 11.634E


Moderate holding in sandy bottom, anchor in 2-3 metres in the middle of the bay. Best shelter in west quarter winds.

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Sunset Bay, Motukiekie Island
GPS: 35 13.004S 174 11.888E


Good shelter from all but west quarter winds. Bottom is a mixture of mud, sand and rocks. Look out for rocks close to shore and on the westernside of the northern channel when approaching.

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Waewaetorea Bay, Waewaetorea Island
GPS: 35 12.143S 174 12.698E


Good holding in 3-5 metres in sandy bottom with broken shell. Sheltered from all but westerly winds. Exposed to northerly swells. Beware of rocks near the middle as you approach the channel.

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Waewaetorea Passage
GPS: 35 12.596S 174 13.246E


Moderate holding in 4-5 metres on sandy shingle bottom. Good shelter from east and south quarter winds. Both bays here are good for anchoring but beware of the awash rock at the northern end of the...

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Otaio Bay, Urupukapuka Island
GPS: 35 12.835S 174 13.435E


Good holding in 3 metres on muddy sandy bottom. Good shelter from all but southwest quarter winds. Anchor in the middle of the bay as it is very shallow towards the head.

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Paradise Bay, Urupukapuka Island
GPS: 35 12.835S 174 13.435E


Anchor near the head of the bay in 2-5 metres to get the best shelter from all but west quarter winds. Can be exposed to westerly swells.

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Urupukapuka Bay, Urupukapuka Island
GPS: 35 13.258S 174 14.356E


Good shelter from north and west quadrant winds. Anchor in sandy bottom on the southern side of the bay unless you have a very shallow draft. Can be a little rolly. Good access to great walks on...

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Opunga Cove
GPS: 35 15.551S 174 12.480E


Good holding in 3-4 metres on muddy bottom. Great anchorage in east quarter winds.

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Orokawa Bay
GPS: 35 15.226S 174 11.972E


Good holding in mud and broken shell bottom. Good shelter in all but south quarter winds.

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Te Angamate Bay
GPS: 35 15.268S 174 11.590E


Good holding in mud and broken shell bottom, well sheltered from easterly and northerly winds. Subject to westerly swell.

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Pareanui Bay
GPS: 35 14.996S 174 11.706E


Good holding in muddy sandy bottom in 5 metres in the middle of the bay close to shore. Good shelter from east quarter winds though southeasterlies can funnel across.

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Putakokota Bay
GPS: 35 14.983S 174 12.145E


Good shelter in southwest quarter winds at the western end of the bay in 5-8 metres on muddy bottom.

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Parorenui Bay
GPS: 35 14.780S 174 13.608E


Good holding in muddy bottom. Good shelter in all bot north quadrant winds. Keep well clear of the rocks off both headlands when coming and going from this bay. Excellent spot to shelter from...

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Parekura Bay
GPS: 35 15.222S 174 14.916E


Good holding in 2-5 metres on muddy bottom. Shelter can be found in this bay from all but northerly winds and northwesterly swells though some wind can funnel through.

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Omakiwi Cove
GPS: 35 14.417S 174 14.630E


Good holding in muddy sandy bottom in 3-5 metres. Sheltered from all but west quarter winds.

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Kaingahoa Bay
GPS: 35 13.953S 174 15.308E


Good holding in 3m on muddy bottom near the mouth of the bay after which the bay shallows out to less than one metre. Good shelter from south to east quadrant winds.

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Oke Bay
GPS: 35 13.679S 174 15.975E


Good holding in 3-5 metres on sandy bottom just offshore. Sheltered from west quarter and southerly winds though the southeasterly flows around the hills.

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Maunganui Bay, Deep Water Cove
GPS: 35 11.574S 174 18.183E


Moderate holding in sandy bottom, best anchoring in 5-10 metres at the head of the bay in the northeast of this cove. There is also an anchorage in the southeastern part of the cove. Sheltered from...

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Mistletoe Bay, Inner Queen Charlotte, NZ
GPS: 41 13.572s 173 58.294e


A nice sunny anchorage, reasonably well sheltered in a Northerly, plenty of room to swing. Around 8m of water and a sandy bottom.

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Chaucer Bay, Bay of Many Covers, Inner Queen Charlotte, NZ
GPS: 41 10.456s 174 9.579e


A narrow entrance between submerged rocks. Holding OK in 10-15m water.

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Savusavu
GPS: 16 46.65s 179 19.99e


Very comfortable all weather anchorage, moorings are plentiful throughout the bay plus a few stern-to berths available.

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Beveridge Reef
GPS: 20 01.00s 167 45.00w


Beveridge Reef, a submerged atoll in Niue's EEZ. The reef encloses a lagoon about 4x2 nm. Entrance is on the western side and is about 7m deep. Trade winds here are from the southeast, the...

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Saweni Bay
GPS: 17 38.68s 177 23.53e


Well protected an all but northerly. Beach and road access to Lautoka township (cab). 

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Likiliki, NW Malolo Island
GPS: 17 44.296s 177 08.823e


good in E-SE winds

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Suva
GPS: 18 07.309s 178 25.514e


Commercial Harbour

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Beqa Malumu Bay
GPS: 18 22.366s 178 08.970e


very well protected from all directions

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NW Kuata
GPS: 17 21.980s 177 07.915e


Good SE - NE anchorage, pitcuresque

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Cuvu Bay Naviti
GPS: 17 09.538S 177 12.172E


Good in NW - E, holding good. close to Mantaray Pass

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$1 Bay
GPS: 17 04.989s 177 16.606e


Good in NE - S winds, good holding

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Nukui
GPS: 18 09.441s 178 33.628e


A bit rolli but well protected from N to SE

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Somosomo bay East Vomo Reef
GPS: 17 05.755s 177 16.064e


Sheltered from the roll at 1$ bay. Good NE to Southerly

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Cukuvou Harbour, Yandua Island
GPS: 16 48.979s 178 17.105e


Sheltered from most winds. Good holding on sand at 7m.

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Viani Bay
GPS: 16 45.000s 179 53.300e


Supposed to be quiet, is very rolly today

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Nanuya-Sewa, Blue Lagoon
GPS: 16 56.573s 177 22.055e


Beautiful calm anchorage, protected from swell and all but southerly winds, good holding. Good snorkelling and long white beaches.

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Denarau
GPS: 17 45.536s 177 23.146e


Good spot for picking up / dropping off friends from airport if local marinas full.

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Monu Island, Mamanuca Islands
GPS: 17 35.620s 177 02.830e


good in light winds and slight sea, day ancohage

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Monuriki Island, Mamanuca Islands
GPS: 17 36.444s 177 02.381e


good in settled conditions and southerly sector winds, good holding

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Loltong Bay, Pentecost Island, Vanuatu
GPS: 15 32.704s 168 08.828e


calm, inside reef, sand, good holding

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Ranwoponte pt
GPS: 16 12.422s 167 58.376e


18mtrs good holding

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Nabouwalu Village
GPS: 18 53.244s 178 27.857e


Well protected, very welcoming village (sevu sevu should be done)

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Vunisea
GPS: 19 02.92s 178 09.30e


Good shelter exept from W to N. Good holding in about 6m between shallowith reefs so good visibility or Google Earth images vital for pilotage, though Navionics charting seems reasonably accurate....

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Copra Shed Marina
GPS: 16 46.68s 179 19.97e


All weather even hurricane

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Neiafu Town Moorings
GPS: 18 39.515s 173 58.980w


Good and save mooring

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Apia Harbour
GPS: 13 49s 171 45w


Apia Harbour

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Tauranga Marina
GPS: 37 40.22855s 176 10.63283e


Bridge Marina

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Suva
GPS: 18 08.1886s 178 24.5117e


Commercial port...

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Denarau
GPS: 17 4600s 177 2300e


Denarau Marina

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Likuri Harbour
GPS: 18 03s 177 17e


Likuri Harbour - nice flat anchorage.

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Apia, Samoa
GPS: 13 50s 171 46w


Calm

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Oyster Island on Santo
GPS: 15 22'.424s 167 11'.391e


very good anchorage

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