Motu Tiapaa
A small island southeast of the lagoon, whose lagoon side has a rich coral garden full of fish; it has family guesthouses and is a regular stop for lagoon-tour lunches and snorkelling.
Tiapaa is a long, narrow islet southeast of Maupiti. Its outer side faces the Pacific, while its inner side has gently sloping sand and a coral garden where parrotfish and butterflyfish gather in shoals, making it one of Maupiti's best snorkelling spots. The island has several family guesthouses (pensions), and lagoon day trips often include a grilled fish lunch and snorkelling here. From the main village, it's about 10 minutes by guesthouse or rented boat, so agree on the fare in advance. Watch out for passing boats while snorkelling.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Manta Ray Cleaning Station
- Tereia Beach
- Mount Teurafaatiu
- Maupiti Island Loop Road
- Haranae Petroglyphs
- Motu Auira
- Marae Vaiahu
- Motu Paeao