Manihiki
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Manihiki is an island in the northern group of the Cook Islands known informally as the "Island of Pearls". It is approximately 1,299 kilometres (807 mi) north of the capital island of Rarotonga, making it one of the most remote inhabitations in the Pacific Ocean.
Charts
See Cook Islands.
Weather
See Cook Islands.
Passages
See Cook Islands.
Islands
See Cook Islands.
Communication
See Cook Islands.
The entrance into the lagoon is only passable by narrow vessels drawing less than 1.5 m.
Entrance
Manihiki has "port" of entry/exit for Cook Islands. For details see Entrance: Cook Islands.
Berthing
Ports
There are no ports in Manihiki but there are 2 villages: 
Tauhunu [[Manihiki#Tauhunu|Tauhunu]] 10°25.323'S, 161°01.958'W , the larger one on the western rim of the atoll, and Tukao [[Manihiki#Tukao|Tukao]] 10°22.847'S, 161°00.710'W at the northern tip of Ngake or Te Paeroa motu, which runs along the northern-eastern side of the atoll. Neither has any docking facilities for a yacht. Yachts anchor off outside the lagoon on its West side.
Anchorages
Tauhunu Anchorage
Tauhunu [[Manihiki#Tauhunu|Tauhunu]] 10°25.323'S, 161°01.958'W where there are clearance authorities. Anchor in 10 to 7 m depth.Amenities
None.
Provisioning
In either of the 2 villages.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
- Location1
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Name [[Manihiki#Name|Name]]
Transportation
There is an airport on the island: Manihiki Island Airport near Tukao [[Manihiki#Tukao|Tukao]] 10°22.847'S, 161°00.710'W .
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.)
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
See Cook Islands.
Forums
See Cook Islands.
Links
References
See Cook Islands.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Manihiki and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) January, 2019 --Istioploos
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