Mauke: There’s a good beach on the E side at Arapaea landing, but the best beaches are on the S side of the island. Especially inviting is the beach at Anaokae, where a long stretch of clean white sand rings a green lagoon. This piece of paradise is flanked by rugged limestone cliffs, and backed by palm, pine, and pandanus. A short track leads down to the beach. No one lives on the S or E sides of Mauke, so these fine secluded beaches are ideal for those who want to be completely alone. There’s good reef walking at low tide on the W side of Mauke.
