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Notable river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia

Puaumu

Puaumu is a river spot in Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia.

Puaumu: 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 Puaumu

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 Puaumu — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -23.01838, -134.91795. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Puaumu

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    Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Puaumu

    • Tuaeu · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~5 km
    • Totegegie · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~10 km
    • Mangareva · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~14 km
    • Tenoko · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~14 km
    • Aukena · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~16 km
    • Rumarei · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~16 km
    • Tauna · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~20 km
    • Mekiro · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~22 km
    • Tekava · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~22 km
    • Motu O-Ari · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~23 km

    All rivers, islands & mangroves in French Polynesia

    Wikipedia · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Puaumu?

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

    What are the places to visit near Puaumu?

    Nearby: Cathedral of Saint Michael (church, 16 km), Duff (viewpoint, 17 km), Tuaeu (river spot, 5 km), Terua Kotuku (viewpoint, 10 km), Totegegie (river spot, 10 km), Mangareva (river spot, 14 km).

    Is Puaumu worth visiting?

    Puaumu is listed as a notable river spot in French Polynesia on Spotwander.