Nukutavake

Nukutavake or Nukutuvake is an island in the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia.

The closest land is small Pinaki Atoll, located 15 km to the southeast.

The first recorded European to arrive at Nukutavake was Englishman Samuel Wallis in 1767.

[5] Geographically these islands are part of the East-central subgroup of the Tuamotus, which includes Ahunui, Amanu, Fangatau, Hao and Nukutavake.

The island is served by the Nukutavake Airport (IATA: NUK, ICAO: NTGW).