About Kamaka (island)
Kamaka is a small island in the Tuamotu-Gambier administrative subdivision of French Polynesia, located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean.
The island is remote and sparsely inhabited or uninhabited, typical of many small coral islets in the Tuamotu and Gambier island groups where facilities and infrastructure are minimal. Visitors to such islands encounter coastal marine environments and limited terrestrial features rather than developed tourist services.
Specific historical records for the islet are limited in widely available sources; like other Pacific islets it would have formed part of local Polynesian maritime routes and later European charting and administration under French Polynesia.
Situated in the vast French Polynesian archipelago, the island lies in the southeastern Pacific administered from the Gambier region; the nearest significant islands and settlements are many tens to hundreds of kilometers away by sea.
Nearby Attractions to Kamaka (island)
Best Time to Visit Kamaka (island)
Prefer the drier months (May-October) for calmer seas, less rain, and easier access to remote islands.
Weather & Climate near Kamaka (island)
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in March) and warm winters (coldest in September). Temperatures range from 18°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1669 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 28° | 26° | 127 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 28° | 26° | 158 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 29° | 26° | 144 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 27° | 25° | 134 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 22° - 26° | 24° | 118 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 21° - 25° | 23° | 151 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 24° | 21° | 147 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 24° | 21° | 118 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 18° - 24° | 21° | 112 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 20° - 24° | 22° | 129 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 22° - 26° | 24° | 155 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 22° - 27° | 24° | 176 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Kamaka (island)
Kamaka is a small island in the Gambier/Tuamotu island group of French Polynesia near Mangareva. The normal approach is to fly from Papeete (Faa’a Airport) to Rikitea (Mangareva) on Air Tahiti and then take a local boat or charter from Rikitea to nearby islets-there are no roads connecting these small islands, so access is by sea and must be arranged locally from Rikitea.
Tips for Visiting Kamaka (island)
- Treat Kamaka as a remote island destination: arrange landing permission and logistics in advance through Mangareva (Rikitea) or the Gambier local authorities, as inter‑island transport and regulations are controlled locally.
- Access is typically by private boat from the Gambier Islands hub-confirm landing points, tides and seasonal restrictions with your skipper and local officials before travel.
- Bring a clear plan for no facilities on arrival and respect local ownership and environmental rules; many small Tuamotu‑Gambier islets have restricted access to protect cultural sites and wildlife.