Matuku - General Info

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Description:

This beautiful, verdant, high volcanic island lies in the Western Lau group and while it is a bit off the beaten track, it is well worth a visit with its crater open to the west through a wide, clear pass.

There are seven villages spread around the coast. The main village is Yaroi, on the NW coast.  The people are super-friendly, there are several good anchorages and the reef is simply beautiful according to cruisers who have made the effort to visit the island. (2023)

Entrance Notes and Cautions:

The islanders of Matuku have decided to implement three big “Tabu” (traditional ban) no-fishing zones around their island to protect all species of reef fish, thanks to the efforts of Austrian cruisers Birgit Hackl and Christian Feldhauer.  Read how it happened and check out the Tabu zones in the following report:

Cruisers Help Establish a New Marine Reserve

Cruiser Highlights:

Cruisers are encouraged to visit this (still) pristine and healthy marine environment, enjoy the wonderful snorkelling, praise the islanders for their environmental efforts and leave a donation to help them maintain and patrol their “Tabu” no-fishing zones.

Position:

19º 09.34’S, 179º 43.69’E (entrance)

 

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Matuku was last updated 8 months ago.

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