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Ponamias Bay, Erromango GPS: 18 37.813s 169 02.761e Anchor in 10 metres, a slight roll can curl into the bay. This island is sparsely populated and lacks services but offers beautiful forest walks with good birdlife and butterflies. >>> View Map |
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Port Resolution, Tanna GPS: 19 31.533s 169 29.770e There are several villages around Port Resolution, a shallow harbour with a muddy bottom about 4m deep. Be aware of ash falling on your boat if the wind is blowing over the harbour from the... >>> View Map |
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Anelghowhat, Aneityum GPS: 20 14.254s 169 46.711e Sheltered from easterly quarter winds. Very good holding in 10 metres over sand. Anchor in close to the reef at the northeastern end of the anchorage for the best shelter. >>> View Map |
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Loltong GPS: 15 32.716s 168 08.857e Sheltered in easterly quarter winds, excellent holding in 4-6 metres over sand. Markers on shore guide you in between two shallow reefs. >>> View Map |
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Bwatnapne GPS: 15 39.762s 168 07.139e Best in easterly quarter winds with excellent holding in 7-10 metres over sand. Look out for the bommie in the centre of the bay. >>> View Map |
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Londot GPS: 15 54.789s 168 11.277e Best shelter in easterly quarter winds. Excellent holding in 7-10 metres over sand. >>> View Map |
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Awei Island GPS: 16 32.042s 167 46.217e Good sized anchorage with excellent holding in 6-14 metres. Sheltered from all but NE winds. >>> View Map |
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Beautemps-Beaupre Atoll GPS: 20 24.5274s 166 8.079e Beautiful atoll with good snorkelling. Take care entering the pass. >>> View Map |
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Mouli, Ouvea GPS: 20 43.1406s 166 25.4892e Anchorage in 4-5 metres over sand. Ouvea is often described as one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Pacific with its long white powdery sand beach, manta rays, turtles and reef fish. This... >>> View Map |
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Fayaoue, Ouvea GPS: 20 38.9334s 166 31.9836e Anchorage off Fayaoue, the main settlement on Ouvea. >>> View Map |
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Chepenehe, Lifou GPS: 20 47.147s 167 8.822e The beautiful northern beach in Chepenehe is overlooked by an impressive church on a headland. There is a small natural protected harbour to land by dinghy. >>> View Map |
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Drueulu GPS: 20 55.476s 167 05.015e Anchorage next to the village of Drueulu which has about 500 residents. >>> View Map |
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Baie de Pede, Mare GPS: 21 35.296s 167 51.441e Be careful entering this anchorage, there is a lot of coral around. >>> View Map |
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Baie de Kuto - Iles des Pins (Isle of Pines) GPS: 22 39.587s 167 26.446e Lovely anchorage with a long white sand beach, good in the trades but a bit exposed in westerly winds. Good holding and access to shore and some services (meals, internet, bike and car hire). >>> View Map |
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Gadji, Ile des Pins GPS: 22 31.8168s 167 25.3002e Take care entering through the reef to this beautiful anchorage with clear water surrounded by small islands and rock formations. >>> View Map |
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Hienghene GPS: 20 40.95s 164 57.0168e Beautiful spot with a river to explore and striking rock formations. Hienghene has accommodation and restaurants. >>> View Map |
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Touho GPS: 20 46.584s 165 13.989e Good anchorage with a local shop. The coastline north from here to Puebo is very scenic. >>> View Map |
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Port de Boise GPS: 22 20.573s 166 57.584e A very protected anchorage in most conditions. If wind is from the southwest you can get good shelter by moving over to the west of the bay. >>> View Map |
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Baie de Prony. GPS: 22 19.260s 166 49.663e Prony Township is the remnants of the 19th century penal settlement/old logging station and well worth the visit. >>> View Map |
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Ile Casy GPS: 22 21.401s 166 50.521e Ile Casy is a beautiful island covered in forest and coconut palms with a hill in the middle. A few yachts have reported a friendly dog on this otherwise uninhabited island. >>> View Map |
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Baie d'Ui GPS: 22 20.652s 166 44.769e Well protected anchorage with a fresh water creek just beside the beach. >>> View Map |
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Wigram isl. GPS: 11 46.559s 136 31.888e Protected from Ne-S wind No beach acces ,private property. Ne swell but ok. >>> View Map |
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Raragala isl. GPS: 11 33.350s 136 21.298e Protected from Ne-Se winds roly due to easterly swell >>> View Map |
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Unnamed bay west of Elcho isl. GPS: 12 01.868s 135 33.529e Good holding ,protected from Ne-S winds >>> View Map |
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Ile Moro GPS: 22 07.016s 166 09.586e Good anchorage in southerly quarter winds. Ile Moro is a beautiful rocky island with a small sandy beach. >>> View Map |
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Ile Tenia - Passes des St Vincent GPS: 22 00.153s 165 66.034e Ile Tenia has stunning white sandy beaches on its western side and clear water. Lots of turtles seen here. >>> View Map |
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Baie Des Moustiques, Ile Ducos GPS: 22 00.010s 166 02.864e Sheltered from all but northerly winds. Anchor near the head of the bay in sand/mud. You can get good views from the hill on the western side of the bay. >>> View Map |
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Port Moselle Marina GPS: 22 16.625s 166 26.415e Marina, laundry services, wifi, weekend market. >>> View Map |
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Ile Nga or Ile Laregnere GPS: 22 19.421s 166 19.065e Beautiful small island with white sandy beaches and camping facilities. Well maintained moorings. >>> View Map |
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Ilot Maitre GPS: 22 19.9836s 166 24.3834e Small island with a resort. Snorkelling, turtles. >>> View Map |
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Koumac Marina GPS: 20 34.811s 164 16.446e Marina and anchorage in neighbouring bay immediately north off Pandop Plage >>> View Map |
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Doking GPS: 20 42.3336s 167 9.6834e Anchor in around 15 metres in a sandy patch, the clear water helps with avoiding coral which there is a bit of. Steps go up the cliff to the village of Doking. Caves for exploring. >>> View Map |
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Pointe Bouemanda, Poum GPS: 20 13.642s 164 01.781e Sheltered anchorage next to the pretty little town of Poum, access to services. >>> View Map |
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Gouaro GPS: 21 37.376s 165 27.462e Next to beautiful beach (Roche Percee) and rock formations >>> View Map |
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Ile Lebris GPS: 21 48.905s 165 45.169e Northern most anchorage inside the lagoon. Good shelter in easterly quarter winds. A track starting near the old jetty goes to the top of the hill for a good view. >>> View Map |
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Halalo GPS: 13 20.115s 176 13.421w Very sheltered all weather anchorage, dinghy access to shore via the channel by the wharf. There is a local store here and it is exceptionally easy to hitch a ride into town or wherever you want to... >>> View Map |
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Luaniva - Fungalei GPS: 13 16.74s 176 09.32w Good spot to base yourself from as you explore the northeastern islands and snorkelling/diving holes by dinghy. >>> View Map |
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Futuna Harbour GPS: 14 17.64s 178 09.61w Very small narrow harbour, we were glad there were no other yachts here. >>> View Map |
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Alofi Island GPS: 14 19.59s 178 03.80w Can be quite a rolly anchorage, nice island to explore though so good for a day visit. >>> View Map |
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Yanuca Island, Budd Reef GPS: 16 30.054s 179 42.122w Yanuca island is in a small group of islands in a crystal clear water lagoon surrounded by a barrier reef. Yanuca is inhabited so be prepared for sevusevu. >>> View Map |
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Albert Cove GPS: 16 26.705s 179 56.302w Albert Cove is a stunning anchorage surrounded by the steep lush hills of Rabi Island, inhabited by people of Kiribati origin. >>> View Map |
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Carenage, Prony GPS: 22 18.1332s 166 51.4668e Natural springs and waterfalls in the upper reaches of the bay >>> View Map |
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Entrance isl. at Liverpool river GPS: 11 57.800s 134 12.661e Good holding in sand protected from Nw-E winds >>> View Map |
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Pareremo Anchorage GPS: 36 46.29s 174 39.49e Long term anchoring possible in the upper harbour. Must have mast less than 17m to get under the Greenhithe Bridge. Anchor away from the mooring field but can leave dingy at the Herald Island wharf. >>> View Map |
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South west bay GPS: 11 39.135s 133 21.361e Protected from N-Se winds Permit needed to go on shore . good holding >>> View Map |
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South west bay GPS: 11 39.135s 133 21.361e Well protected from N-Se winds ,permit needed to go on shore .Good holding >>> View Map |
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Big Mama's Yacht Club, Pangaimotu. GPS: 21 07.527s 175 09.760w Great anchorage off the island, Pangaimotu. Secure in all winds but choppy in strong Westerly's. Good holding in 10 to 20m. Big Mama's Yacht Club caters to yachts, great atmosphere and staff... >>> View Map |
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Valentia isl. GPS: 11 23.207s 132 46.407e Protected from Ne winds,roly as you have to anchor out due to shallow depth . >>> View Map |
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Fannie bay (Darwin) GPS: 12 27.082s 130 49.166e Good holding but have to anchor too far out due to big tides. >>> View Map |
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Alcaro bay. Cape Don GPS: 11 17.147s 131 47.813e Big bay, protected from N-S winds , good holding >>> View Map |
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Palm Bay at Croker isl. GPS: 11 07.633s 132 28.670e Excellent protection from S-Ne winds, good holding >>> View Map |
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Fannie bay. Darwin GPS: 12 27.082s 130 49.166e Very wide bay and exposed to all winds as you can't anchor close to the shore due to big tides >>> View Map |
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Frances bay Darwin GPS: 12 28.215s 130 51.347e Good protection from Nw-Ne winds and good holding >>> View Map |
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Arutanga, Aitutaki GPS: 18 51.9054s 159 48.0402w This anchorage is not suitable for larger yachts as the reef entrance is narrow and the channel is reported to be very shallow in places - check with local authorities whether it is suitable for your... >>> View Map |
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Bora Bora GPS: 16 30.0396s 151 45.4362w Best shelter is in south and east sector winds. Choose between anchor or mooring. The anchorage is quite deep with good holding. As with most moorings in the Pacific, treat with caution unless you... >>> View Map |
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Hurepiti Bay, Tahaa GPS: 16 38.53973s 151 30.95867w Well protected anchorage in a deep bay. Some moorings are available. >>> View Map |
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Ha'amene, Tahaa GPS: 16 38.47142s 151 25.62357w Anchor just inside the reef or in the long deep Ha'amene Bay for more shelter. Good shelter in N, W and SW winds, in E or SE conditions wind can funnel down the bay. >>> View Map |
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Apooiti Marina, Raiatea GPS: 16 43.67617s 151 28.67051w Moorings available also and anchorage nearby. >>> View Map |
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Fa'aroa, Raiatea GPS: 16 48.66140s 151 24.59135w Anchor in mud about 20m deep in the middle of this beautiful, deep long bay. The river at the top of the bay can be explored by kayak or dinghy paddling. >>> View Map |
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Tahiti Yacht Club, Papeete GPS: 17 31.34225s 149 31.92910w Nice anchorage 20 min dingy ride to the city or catch a bus. Big supermarket 10 min walk away. >>> View Map |
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Kauehi Atoll, Tuamotu GPS: 15 57.41905s 145 4.42938w Anchor in sand, shelter from ENE-S, SE. Good snorkeling and beach combing. >>> View Map |
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Port Moselle marina GPS: 22 30.073s 166 59.331e Good in all winds. Berthing on the visitors arm can be tricky in strong south east winds. Free wifi, power and water and 200m to the local marche. >>> View Map |
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Kudat marina pond GPS: 06 53.350n 116 51.480e 5 mtr depth. Attention : Marina Jetty is closed due to storm damage ! Penuwasa Shipyard can haul out cats with max 26ft beam. >>> View Map |
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Kudat marina pond. GPS: 06 53.350n 116 51.480e 5 mtr depth . Attention : Marina Jetty is closed due to storm damage. Penuwasa Shipyard can haul out cats with max 26ft beam. >>> View Map |
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Entrance Isle Anchorage GPS: 07 59.529S 178 20.654E Just north of the Teafua Pass a pair of uninhabited islets "Coal"... >>> View Map |
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Skeggs Bay, South Arm, Port Hardy GPS: 40 48.125s 173 52.503e There are PWM member moorings at Philante on the west side of the arm and here at Skeggs Bay immediately opposite on the east side of the arm. The west has better bush but the east keeps the sun... >>> View Map |
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Mill Arm, Greville Harbour GPS: 40 50.812s 173 50.278e Sheltered arm with anchorages protected from all wind directions. The northern part of the arm is packed with eagle rays and sting rays making paddling along the shorelines great fun. >>> View Map |
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Totaranui GPS: 40 49.046s 173 00.588e Good in W quadrant winds but exposed to wind and swell from NE when it can get very rolly - setting a stern line makes things a lot more comfortable. >>> View Map |
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Anemwanot GPS: 07 07.673N 171 18.584E 6 moorings maintained by the MBYC. Protected from NE to SE winds. Wreck located under southern most moorings. Local beach recreational area ashore, mostly deserted, except weekends. >>> View Map |
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Airik Island, Maloelap Atoll GPS: 8 29.68017N 171 11.04227E Bay consists of a crescent formed by four islands in the southern most tip of Maleolap Atoll, all linked by a wide reef. Anchor in 10-12m, mixed sand and coral bottom. Good protection 340 to 180... >>> View Map |
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Taroa Island, main dock. GPS: 08 42.199N 171 13.309E Anchor off the old Japanese concrete dock and north of ww2 sunken freighter Terushima Maru, mast is prominently visible, in 12m in white sand with scattered coral heads. Nice dive site too, be... >>> View Map |
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Uriga Island, Ailuk Atoll, RMI GPS: 10 15.25N 169 58.79E Good protection from the east, white sand bottom 4-8m, a few coral heads and rocks. World-class, palm-lined beach. Maintain careful watch crossing Ailuk lagoon, numerous coral/rock pinnacles rise... >>> View Map |
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Bigonattam Island, Rongerik Atoll GPS: 11 23.330N 167 30.236E Anchor in 2.5m to 6m, deep white sand bottom. Bit lumpy 2 hours of peak high tide. Protected from the N... >>> View Map |
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Labavedj Island, Rongelap Atoll, RMI GPS: 11 23.151N 167 00.566E Typical Marshall Islands anchorage, beautiful, deserted, protected from the east. Anchor in 11-12m in sand... >>> View Map |