At the eastern end of the island, this high plateau is crowned by the extinct volcano Maunga Pu A Katiki (400m) and bound in by steep cliffs. There are also three small volcanic domes, one of which sports a huge mask carved into the rock that looks like a giant gargoyle. Also worth looking for is a series of small moai that lie face down, hidden amid the grass, as well as the Grotto of the Virgins (Ana O Keke).
It's worth crawling inside if you don't feel dizzy to admire a series of petroglyphs.
The best way to soak up the primordial rawness of Península Poike is to take a day hike with a guide because the sights are hard to find.
