Poike
Poike forms the island’s rugged eastern tip. Unlike the tuff quarry at Rano Raraku, Poike’s slopes hold unusual trachyte statues and hidden archaeological pockets.
Tracks can be rough and signage sparse; a guided hike helps you find caves and ahu without trespassing. Bring sturdy shoes, wind layer, and full water.
Oral histories associate Poike with older clan narratives and, in scholarly discussion, with some of the island’s deepest chronological puzzles. The crater rim delivers panoramas toward Tongariki and the open Pacific.
Because access and conservation rules evolve, confirm the day’s conditions locally before attempting an independent walk.
