Motu Auira
A sandbar islet on the western side of the lagoon, reached by wading from Tereia Beach; coconut palms, empty beaches and reefs for snorkelling offshore.
Auira is a small motu (islet) on the western side of Maupiti's lagoon. Between it and the main island's Tereia Beach lies a shallow sandbar that can be waded across, one of Maupiti's most distinctive experiences. The island has coconut groves and a long white sand beach with few visitors. The lagoon side is shallow and warm, suitable for swimming and snorkelling, and lagoon boat trips can also drop you here. There are no shops on the island, so bring your own water and food, and watch the tide and the time on the way back.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tereia Beach
- Maupiti Island Loop Road
- Motu Tiapaa
- Mount Teurafaatiu
- Haranae Petroglyphs
- Manta Ray Cleaning Station
- Marae Vaiahu
- Motu Paeao