Ma'uke Practical information

Health & safety

Dangers & annoyances

If you'll be doing any walking on the island, you'll need mosquito repellent, and if you'll be doing any walking across the makatea, be sure to bring some sturdy shoes. Don't try to walk across the makatea in sandals or flip-flops (even if the locals do) - the rocks are liable to shift suddenly (with a sound strangely reminiscent of crockery shifting in the sink) and they really are painfully sharp - you could easily cut yourself very badly.

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