Makatea is the only home to endemic birds, the Polynesian imperial pigeon, Ducula aurorae aurorae (status Endangered), and the Makatea fruit dove (status Vulnerable), and formerly a range of endodontid land snails.

If you’re looking for an eco-responsible vacation, far from the stresses and strains of the modern world, then Makatea is ideal for you. Discover the island’s history by exploring the vestiges of the phosphate mining industry.

Jan 18, 2025 · Explore the beauty of Makatea Island in this complete travel guide! What to expect from this island? Why is it famous for rock climbing? Discover it here!

Makatea, the only raised atoll in the Tuamotu Islands, is a popular destination because of its unique geology. The only way to get there is by boat.

Aug 4, 2020 · Makatea Island is a former atoll (elevated atoll by origin), located 220km northeast of Tahiti, and 80km southwest of Rangiroa. Its area is 24 km2, its length/width is about 7.7 km by 4.7 km, and its height is about 80 m, with almost the entire island being immediately raised.

Makatea, in the Tuamotu Islands, is a unique island, only accessible by the cargo ferries Mareva Nui and Saint Xavier Marie Stella or on a catamaran charter from Tahiti. You can also get to Makatea on a poti marara fishing boat from Tikehau, the closest atoll.

Mar 1, 2025 · Makatea, island of French Polynesia, administratively part of the Tuamotu-Gambier administrative subdivision. It lies in the central South Pacific, 130 miles (210 km) northeast of Tahiti.

Nov 28, 2019 · Makatea is one of four islands of the Tuamotu Archipelago (along with Nukutavake, Tikei, and Tepoto Nord) that do not take the form of a typical atoll. At 113 meters above sea level it is the tallest atoll in the world. Despite its height, it is only 4.7 miles long with a maximum width of 4.3 miles.

Jan 6, 2024 · Welcome to Makatea, a Tropical island in the South Pacific Ocean, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Makatea unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond.

Makatea stands as a unique raised coral atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, rising dramatically to 110 meters (361 feet) above sea level. With an area of 24 km 2 (9.3 sq mi), it was once a major phosphate mining center from 1917 to 1966.