Tereia Beach
Plage de Tereia
A white-sand beach at the southwest tip of the main island, with calm, mirror-like shallow water. You can wade across the lagoon to Oyra islet from here, making it Maupiti's most beautiful beach.
Plage de Tereia lies at the southwest corner of the main island. Fine white sand gives way to a broad expanse of shallow lagoon, with colours shifting from clear to emerald. Stingrays often glide through the shallows. At low tide you can wade for about 20–30 minutes across to Oyra islet opposite. The water generally stays below waist level, so protect your phone and camera. Simple snack stalls sit by the beach, but facilities are basic, so bring your own shade and water. It is about 15–20 minutes by bike from the main village and lies on the island's cycling loop. The sunset here is also lovely.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Motu Auira
- Motu Tiapaa
- Mount Teurafaatiu
- Maupiti Island Loop Road
- Manta Ray Cleaning Station
- Haranae Petroglyphs
- Marae Vaiahu
- Motu Paeao