Penrhyn
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Penrhyn atoll (also called Tongareva, Mangarongaro, Hararanga, and Te Pitaka) is an island in the northern group of the Cook Islands in the south Pacific Ocean. The northernmost island in the group, it is located at 1,365 km (848 mi) north-north-east of the capital island of Rarotonga, 9 degrees south of the equator. Its nearest neighbours are Rakahanga, and Manihiki, approximately 322 kilometres (200 mi) to the southwest.
Charts
See Cook Islands.
Weather
See Cook Islands.
Passages
See Cook Islands.
Islands
See Cook Islands.
Communication
Monitor VHF channel 16. The local authorities usually will contact you when they see you.
Also see Cook Islands.
The Takuua [[Penrhyn#Takuua|Takuua]] 08°56.424'S, 157°55.933'W , on the NE, and the
Taruia [[Penrhyn#Taruia|Taruia]] 08°57.623'S, 158°03.097'W ( marked), on the NW, passages into the laggon are easy to navigate in reasonable weather conditions.
Entrance
Penrhyn has a "port" of entry/exit for Cook Islands. For details see Entrance: Cook Islands.
Berthing
Ports
There are no ports in Penrhyn but there is a village: Omaka [[Penrhyn#Omaka|Omaka]] 08°58.687'S, 158°03.203'W , on the western rim of the atoll, where the local authorities reside and you can clear the formalities. There is a dock here and a yacht may anchor off but only with calm weather.
Anchorages
S of Taruia passage

Te Tauta

Amenities
None.
Provisioning
In Omaka [[Penrhyn#Omaka|Omaka]] 08°58.687'S, 158°03.203'W village.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
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Name [[Penrhyn#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Transportation
See Cook Islands.
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 Penrhyn and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) January, 2019 --Istioploos
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