Blue Lagoon (Lagon Bleu)
Lagon Bleu
A 'lake within a lake' enclosed by small islets at the northwest corner of the atoll, with shallow turquoise water, fine white sand and frequent blacktip reef sharks.
The Blue Lagoon lies at the northwest corner of the atoll, enclosed by a ring of coral islets (motus) around a shallow lagoon only 0.5-2 metres deep. The water is clear and bright blue, surrounded by white sand and coconut palms, and blacktip reef sharks and stingrays often swim past. It is about 1 hour by boat from Rotoava. You generally need to charter a boat or join a half-day or full-day tour, which can be combined with North Pass diving or dolphin watching. The islets have no facilities, so bring your own drinking water and sun protection. Boats are affected by weather, and trips may be cancelled when winds are strong.
Opening hours
Open all day (boat tour required)
Nearby sights
- Garuae Pass (North Pass)
- PK9 Beach
- Topaka Lighthouse
- Fakarava Pearl Farm
- Rotoava Village
- Tetamanu Village
- Les Sables Roses (Pink Sand Beach)
- Tumakohua Pass (South Pass)