Up to Tehaatiki viewpoint overlooking the Taiohae anchorage on Nuku Hiva
13 June 2023 · 9 min · 316 views · Nuku Hiva
What this video covers
Jeanne Socrates hikes from the town of Taiohae on Nuku Hiva to the Tehaatiki viewpoint.0:06 Accompanied by crew from the yacht Entra del Mar, she navigates a steep, shaded trail that begins near the local fuel dock and passes a new helipad construction site.1:19 The route climbs along a rocky ridge, offering an elevated perspective of the entrance to Taiohae Bay and the surrounding anchorage.6:50 The path is well-shaded by mimosa-like trees and bougainvillea, though the final ascent requires a strenuous climb.3:13 Upon reaching the viewpoint, the trail provides a clear vantage point of incoming yachts and the bay’s geography.6:04 The return trip passes a modern tiki statue located on the site of a former French fort and concludes near the town as weather conditions begin to threaten rain.9:00
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