Tetiaroa - Geography

Geography

Tetiaroa is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Arue.

The atoll is located 33 miles (53 km) north of Tahiti. The atoll stretches on a total surface of 2.3 square miles (6 square km); approximately 1,445 acres (585 hectares) of sand are divided in 13 motus (islets) with varying surface areas. The lagoon is approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) wide and 100 feet (30 meters) deep. The atoll has no reef opening, making access by boat nearly impossible.

The islets (or motus), in clockwise order starting from the southwest corner, include:

  1. Onetahi (with regulated airstrip and future site of The Brando Resort)
  2. Honuea
  3. Tiaruanu
  4. Motu Tauvini (Tauini)
  5. Motu Ahurea (Auroa)
  6. Hiraanae
  7. Horoatera (Oroatera)
  8. Motu Aie
  9. Tahuna Iti (almost out of sight, immersed)
  10. Tahuna Rahi
  11. Reiono
  12. Motu One
  13. Rimatuu (with an ornithology reserve)

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