Palmerston
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Palmerston Island is a coral atoll in the Cook Islands in the Pacific Ocean about 500 km northwest of Rarotonga. It was discovered by James Cook on 16 June 1774.
A true atoll, Palmerston Island consists of a number of sandy islets on a continuous ring of coral reef enclosing a lagoon. The largest of the islets include Palmerston, North Island, Lee To Us, Leicester, Primrose, Toms, and Cooks. The total land area of the islets is approximately 1 square mile (2.6 km2). The coral reef covers about 3,600 acres (15 km2). The lagoon is some 7 miles (11 km) across, covering an area of 56 square kilometres (22 sq mi). There are several small passages through the reef for boats, though there is no safe entry for large ships.
Charts
See Cook Islands.
Weather
See Cook Islands.
Passages
See Cook Islands.
Islands
See Cook Islands.
Communication
On approach (maximum 15 nM) call Palmerston Island Administration on VHF Ch. 16 with your approximate time of arrival. Do this even if you have cleared into the Cook Islands at Aitutaki or Rarotonga.
See also Cook Islands.
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
Berthing
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Palmerston Island Yacht Club
Palmerston Island Yacht Club [[Palmerston#Palmerston Island Yacht Club|Palmerston Island Yacht Club]] 18°03.388'S, 163°11.406'W Edward Marsters is the Palmerston policeman and runs the Yacht Club. Services to cruisers include laundry, hot showers, pot-luck area, book exchange, etc. He will accept any sort of surplus boat bits you may have. Contact him before you leave Aitutaki or Rarotonga for Palmerston to assist with any goods that need to be brought to the island
- [email protected]; Tel: +682 (87) 265; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 16
Anchorages
Palmerston Anchorage
Palmerston Anchorage [[Palmerston#Palmerston Anchorage|Palmerston Anchorage]] 18°02.810'S, 163°11.552'W Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | N/A (Not Available) |
| Electricity | N/A |
| Toilets | N/A |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | In Palmerston Island Yacht Club |
| Garbage | ? |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | N/A |
| Chandlers | N/A |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Store name1 [[Palmerston#Store name1|Store name1]]
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
- Location1
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Name [[Palmerston#Name|Name]]
Transportation
Most visitors arrive by private yacht, and the island sees about a dozen visiting boats a year. There are supply boats that arrive two or three times a year.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.)
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Palmerston at the Wikipedia
- Palmerston at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Cook Islands.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Palmerston and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) January, 2019 --Istioploos
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