Takutea
An uninhabited islet about 16 km northwest of Atiu, a seabird breeding reserve jointly managed by the island's traditional tribes.
Takutea is a low, flat coral sandbar covering about 1.2 square kilometres. It is home to large numbers of seabirds, including red-footed boobies, brown boobies and frigatebirds. It is a wildlife reserve jointly owned by Atiu's paramount chiefs and residents. Landing on the island requires permission from the island council, and there are no regular boat services. Boats can be chartered only when the weather and sea conditions allow, so most visitors can only view it from Atiu's west coast.
Opening hours
Permit required
Nearby sights
- Taunganui Harbour
- Oravaru Beach
- Orongo Marae
- Taungaroro Beach
- Tumunu Bush Beer Club
- Atiu Coffee Factory
- Lake Tiroto
- Anatakitaki Cave