Nuku Hiva
Moorings
October to February
- South coast bays: more sheltered from the wind and swells.
- Taiohae: stable moorings, often rolling. Restricted anchoring area : east part of the bay.
- Small warf of Taiohae: For the dinghy (think of dropping a small anchor in the back).Bathrooms, non drinkable water, market, handcraft, diving club, snack, yacht services (washing, mechanics, sail making, boat shop, clothing store and Marquesan art, Internet access, etc.).
- “Quai des goélettes“: gas station.
June to September
- Hakaehu: North side, landing at the mouth of the small river.
- Anaho Bay: white sand beach, restaurant, water, fruits and vegetables. Excursions to Hatiheu bay, restaurant, grocery, infirmary, landing sometimes difficult.
- “Baie du Contrôleur“: on the eastside small wharf of Taipivai, crowded in July, snack, groceries store.
Tides
Useful contacts
Taiohae, Îles Marquises, Polynésie française
40 920 75040 920 750
87 22 68 7287 22 68 72
- Care-taking : anchored boat, services to be defined by contract.
- No lifting, dry dock possible for fairing. Hull cleaning.
VHF
72, M-F 0800-1530 Sat 0800-1130
Nuku Hiva, Northern Group, Îles Marquises, Polynésie française
40 92 03 7340 92 03 73
Tourism Committee
Nuku Hiva, Taiohae, Northern Group, Îles Marquises, Polynésie française
40 91 03 6040 91 03 60
Nuku Hiva Town Hall
Nuku Hiva, Northern Group, Îles Marquises, Polynésie française
40 42 81 44 (Tahiti)40 42 81 44 (Tahiti)
40 42 08 31
Démarches phytosanitaires, BIOSÉCURITÉ, protection des végétaux, protection zoosanitaire
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