Uturoa
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Uturoa, Raiatea, is the second largest town in French Polynesia after the capital, Papeete, although it is very much smaller.
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Weather
See French Polynesia, as there do not appear to be separate weather forecasts for Uturoa.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Communication
There are no radio nets specific to Uturoa.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approaching Uturoa is relatively simple -- all dangers are marked. See also Raiatea and the notes for any marina being entered, e.g. Marina Apooiti.
Entrance
Uturoa is a port of entry via the local Gendarmerie but final clearance needs to be done in Papeete. See the section on French Polynesia for further details.
Berthing
There are two basic options for berthing in Uturoa:
- Marina Apooiti, about 5km to the west of the town.
- Berthing temporarily outside the main wharf of the town.
There are anchorage areas to the west and north of the town but be aware that there is a large no-anchor zone in the vicinity of the nearby airport.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
See Raiatea for nearby anchorages -- no anchorage is available right near the town except just to the north of the Dream Yacht Charters base.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- Nautisport have an outlet in town.
Repairs/Yards
- Chantier Naval des Isles sous le Vent have a repair yard about 5 miles past Uturoa (west of both the airport and Marina Apooiti.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Unknown
- Water
- Water is available to all visitors berths at Marina Apooiti
- Electricity
- Electricity (220V 60Hz, 30A round plug) is available at Marina Apooiti
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Several tour operators run from Uturoa. There is a tourist information office near the main wharf, check there for the latest details and any advertised specials.
Grocery & Supply Stores
There are 3 supermarkets of varying sizes within the town. There is also a fresh produce market, best visited before 11am.
Eateries
The usual range of snacks (mobile and/or fixed fast food outlets) operate within Uturoa.
Internet/WiFi
There are wifi hotspots for the major carriers at Marina Apooiti, and a couple in the town centre of Uturoa. See also notes about Internet in French Polynesia.
Laundry
There is a laundry at Marina Apooiti.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Avis has a depot near the airport, a few km west of Uturoa. Both cars and scooters can be rented.
Garbage Disposal
Garbage can be disposed of in the bins at Marina Apooiti.
Transportation
There are a small number of taxi companies in and around Uturoa but there does not appear to be a regular bus service. There is an airport near the town, with regular shuttle flights to Tahiti.
Friends
Forums
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Links
See also Raiatea.
References
See French Polynesia References.
Comments
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