Penrhyn : Profile

Location

The population is small, about 260, and concentrated in the main village of Omoka, on the western side of the atoll and the second village, Te Tautua, which is on Pokerere Islet, on the eastern rim.

NOTE There are some local rules, which if not observed by cruisers, will cause problems.

Firstly, no activities should take place on a Sunday. However, attending one of the two churches may well allow you to join in some local activity.

Secondly, No moving the boat without permission.

Ask about the other rules, but these two are the major ones.

Clearance

One should anchor off Omaka village on the south side of the Taruia Pass. There is also a wharf where one can come alongside if there is no surge. After clearance one must get permission before moving elsewhere in the lagoon.

Charges are $30NZ per passport and $2.5NZ per day paid on check out. The second charge is a local (unofficial) fee charged for anchoring.

There may also be a charge for spraying the cabin with insecticide and for a health inspection. Both about $10US in 2007.

Last updated September 2008

Docking

The anchorage in front of Omaka village is about 40ft in sand and coral.

Both north and south of Tuatau village the are sandy anchorages in about 20ft.

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