June 7, 2023 about our arrival in April
We spent six days trying to get checked in at Saumlaki and once we did, our first stop was a little gem called Hidden Beach. Here’s a video that shows where it is and what it’s like. It was very special.
Our anchor position was 08° 03.344′ S, 131° 16.197′ E. It wasn’t a great place to anchor but for a few hours, in calm conditions, it was fine, and well worth the effort.
The snorkeling there wasn’t special, but it’s a sweet little beach and the swimming was great, especially after coming from Oz – the land of crocks, sharks and stingers! It felt wonderful to get in the water.
From this spot, we headed about 6 miles WNW and found a great place to spend the night at 07° 59.9667′ S, 131° 11.3029′ E. We couldn’t find a name for the bay.
We’ll write about Saumaki and our check-in experience soon. -Rich
