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Notable beach · Penrhyn, Cook Islands

Maori Matua

Maori Matua is a beach in Penrhyn, Cook Islands.

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Maori Matua: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Maori Matua

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Maori Matua — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -8.96196, -158.02525. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Maori Matua safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Maori Matua yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Maori Matua?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Maori Matua?

    Nearby: Nasere Upopo (beach, 0 km), Maori Tama (beach, 1 km), Tausunu i Ngake (beach, 1 km), Naoke Matua (beach, 1 km), Naoke Tama (beach, 1 km), Namoenga (beach, 1 km).

    Is Maori Matua worth visiting?

    Maori Matua is listed as a notable beach in Cook Islands on Spotwander.