PK9 Beach
Plage du PK9
A small lagoon beach at kilometre 9 of the road west of the airport, where a lone coconut palm standing in the water is a popular photo spot and the evening light is good for snorkelling.
PK9 Beach takes its name from Point Kilométrique 9 on the Rotoava road and is one of the easiest beaches to reach in the north. On the lagoon side the water is shallow and clear, and in the shallows a lone coconut palm has become a popular photo spot. Snorkelling reveals clownfish, butterflyfish and small sharks, and the lagoon sunset in the evening is very peaceful. It is about 30-40 minutes by bicycle from Rotoava, passing the airport and Topaka Lighthouse on the way. There are no facilities or shade, so bring drinking water and snorkelling gear.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Garuae Pass (North Pass)
- Topaka Lighthouse
- Fakarava Pearl Farm
- Rotoava Village
- Blue Lagoon (Lagon Bleu)
- Tetamanu Village
- Hirifa Beach
- Tumakohua Pass (South Pass)