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Notable river spot · Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

Tekannana

Tekannana is a river spot in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati.

Tekannana: 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 river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Tekannana

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

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 Tekannana — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -0.54194, 174.23416. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Tekannana

    • Bukibuki · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~1 km
    • Tewao · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~1 km
    • Teroto · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~1 km
    • Kamanau · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~2 km
    • Abamwakoro · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~2 km
    • Tabontena · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~2 km
    • Noumatang · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~2 km
    • Tewakirikiri · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~3 km
    • Namonikaieta · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~3 km
    • Tabukaokao · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~4 km
    • Natire · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~4 km
    • Teurikamero · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~5 km
    • Matanato · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~5 km
    • Tenganii · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~6 km
    • Rakaianau · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~9 km
    • Tabeteia · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~13 km
    • Rakainibakarube · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~13 km
    • Mwearuua · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~16 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Tekannana

    Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Tekannana

    • Buariki · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~129 km · Must-see
    • Tewao · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~1 km
    • Teroto · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~1 km
    • Kamanau · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~2 km
    • Abamwakoro · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~2 km
    • Tabontena · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~2 km
    • Noumatang · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~2 km
    • Tabukaokao · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~4 km
    • Matanato · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~5 km
    • Nonouti · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~22 km

    All rivers, islands & mangroves in Kiribati

    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Tekannana yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Tekannana?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Tekannana?

    Nearby: Bukibuki (beach, 1 km), Tewao (river spot, 1 km), Teroto (river spot, 1 km), Kamanau (river spot, 2 km), Abamwakoro (river spot, 2 km), Tabontena (river spot, 2 km).

    Is Tekannana worth visiting?

    Tekannana is listed as a notable river spot in Kiribati on Spotwander.