Is Aitutaki worth visiting?
Yes, it really is that beautiful and yes, it really is worth the extra effort. The most common way to reach Aitutaki is by air and the only airline to fly the route is Air Rarotonga. The good news is that flights only takes 50 minutes and depart multiple times a day. Aitutaki can easily be visited as a day trip.
How do you get to Aitutaki on Cook Islands?
GETTING THERE:
- One of the only ways to get to Aitutaki is through Rarotonga, the main island in The Cook Islands.
- Air Rarotongais the local airline, and has flights to Aitutaki and 8 other Cook Islands daily.
What is Aitutaki known for?
It is an “almost atoll”, with fifteen islets in a lagoon adjacent to the main island. Total land area is 18.05 km2 (6.97 sq mi), and the lagoon has an area of between 50 and 74 km2 (19 and 29 sq mi). A major tourist destination, Aitutaki is the second most visited island of the Cook Islands….Aitutaki.
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| Population | 1,712 |
How do I get from Aitutaki to Rarotonga?
Just a 40 minute flight from Rarotonga, options for visiting Aitutaki include our exclusive Aitutaki Day Tour which operates Mondays to Saturdays and includes flights, an island tour, and The Vaka Cruise – exploring the lagoon and visiting One Foot Island.
Which is better Rarotonga and Aitutaki?
For absolute quiet, Aitutaki is the best choice. It also tends to have warmer and sunnier weather. For a wider range of things to do, places to shop (there is almost none of this on Aitutaki) and places to eat, Rarotonga is the most sensible place to go.
Which side of Rarotonga is best?
The north coast of Rarotonga is the best part of the island for proximity to the airport and the capital, Avarua. The latter is a working harbor with a charming Colonial-era ambiance. Visitors staying here will be close to all the amenities, including banks, supermarkets and museums.
What is the difference between Rarotonga and Aitutaki?
Rarotonga is the Cook Islands’ main island that all international flights head to. Aitutaki is a much much smaller island that you have to fly to from Rarotonga with AirRaro (the only airline that flies here). There is one main ‘town’ but this literally consists of a small shop and a cafe.
How big is Aitutaki?
7.066 mi²
Aitutaki/Area
What type of island is Aitutaki?
southern Cook Islands
Aitutaki Atoll, one of the southern Cook Islands, a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean. Aitutaki Atoll is volcanic in origin and rises to about 450 feet (140 metres). Its 12 offshore islets, however, are low coral formations.
Is there a ferry from Rarotonga to Aitutaki?
There is no ferry between Rarotonga and Aitutaki, so this won’t be an option during your visit.
Where is Aitutaki located?
the southern Cook Islands
Aitutaki Atoll, one of the southern Cook Islands, a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean. Aitutaki Atoll is volcanic in origin and rises to about 450 feet (140 metres). Its 12 offshore islets, however, are low coral formations. The main settlement is Arutanga.
How far is Aitutaki from Rarotonga?
A little paradise means Aitutaki, home to approximately 1800 people and the world’s most beautiful lagoon. It’s only 220 kilometres or a 50-minute flight from Rarotonga.
What to do in Avarua, Cook Islands?
At the base of the rugged, dramatic mountains of Rarotonga lies Avarua, a modest capital boasting a number of bustling outdoor markets, several restaurants and bars, boutiques and the National Museum of the Cook Islands. Along the Main Street you will find fine handicrafts and perfumes, as well as the black pearls for which the area is known.
How many people live on the island of Aitutaki?
Aitutaki means “a little paradise”, home to approximately 1800 people and the world’s most beautiful lagoon. It’s only 220 km or a 50-minute flight from Rarotonga. Secluded and romantic, 15 motus (islets) are sprinkled across this huge turquoise, sunkissed lagoon. After Rarotonga, Aitutaki is our second most visited island in the Cook Islands.
Is the Aitutaki Lagoon in the Cook Islands?
The Aitutaki Lagoon is the jewel of the Cook Islands. Aitutaki’s Lagoon is one of the most beautiful environments in the world. I worked my sailing business on the Aitutaki Lagoon for ten years. Site Published by Ben Grummels, 10 Year Resident of Aitutaki.
Is there a day tour to Aitutaki from Rarotonga?
With Air Rarotonga offering an Aitutaki Day Tour experience from Rarotonga including, transfers, airfares, a lagoon cruise, snorkelling and lunch, we would love you to experience this beauty for yourself. Fancy kayaking to a fine white sandy beach that you can have all to yourselves?