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Islands
Tropical paradise with crystal clear turquoise lagoon for snorkeling and swimming, complemented by local folklore and unique passport stamping experience.
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Lagoon paradise with crystal clear waters, ideal for snorkeling among vibrant marine life and coral. Cultural talks and BBQ lunch complement the serene boat tours and island exploration.
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  • Criticalscout
    133 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The most beautiful lagoon
    The most beautiful lagoon in the world. Forget the Key's in Florida or Bali. These places has nothing on one foot island. True tropical island (a bounty island) Forget google and the pictures you see there. Go and experience it for yourselves. There are no words to describe the beauty of this little island. Blue sea, white beach. Palm-tree's sea-turtles. If there is one place to visit in your life its this little island.
    Review of: One Foot Island
    Written October 11, 2024
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  • Kiki3952014
    Whangarei, New Zealand1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome!!! Must do this !!!
    Wonderful day out. Swordfish and salad lunch was divine. Our guide Ali was amazing, funny and extremely knowledgeable... and passionate about his beautiful island. You MUST visit this place
    Review of: Aitutaki Lagoon
    Written November 22, 2024
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  • Keith G
    Cairns, Queensland, Australia20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bonefish heaven
    Helpful guide with Etu’s son Tia. Caught a 71 cm bonefish. Wow!
    So many great sand flats to explore and they have been fishing for many years.
    Review of: Bonefish - E2's Way
    Written November 14, 2024
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  • Helen B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best swimming beach
    Finally found a great swimming beach after hiring a car. Park close to the Aitutaki Sailing Club and find fabulous deep turquoise water.
    Review of: O'otu Beach
    Written October 19, 2024
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  • mjoy93
    49 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spectacular views!
    We drove to where the walking track comes out and walked the rest of the way - you can drive further but the road was a bit over grown when we went in the off-season so we weren't sure. Don't rely on google maps or the Aitutaki maps provided by Cook Islands Tourism Corporation if you want to drive - we accidentally drove onto a few private properties when we did this and had to ask for directions. It ended up being a bit of a bush-bash but was fine. The walk up the mountain is steep but quite short - I did it in thongs though I would not recommend this. The views from the top are spectacular! The walking track from the main road didn't look too steep if you don't fancy driving there. Take a picnic if you can!
    Review of: Mount Maungapu
    Written February 12, 2024
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  • Maui Mana
    Hawaii214 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    So Relaxing
    Did a lagoon cruise snorkel and ended up here to explore and have a potluck bonfire. WOW. WOW. WOOOW. Cannot even describe because it was so gorgeous!!!
    Review of: Moturakau
    Written December 6, 2022
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  • Emma
    Christchurch, New Zealand483 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Quite easily the most beautiful beach you will ever go to.
    We got to visit this famous beach while on a private tour with Kute Kute lagoon tours.
    There is a great deal of history to this idyllic beach.
    The most crystal clear water and pure white sand with coconut trees blowing in the wind. Absolute paradise.
    Review of: Akaiami Beach
    Written July 13, 2024
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  • George V
    Portarlington, Australia11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Warm Welcome to Visitors
    Beautiful Church and Singing! We attended the Sunday service which had congregation of 4 other church parishes. The singing was amazing. It was good that the main speaker also spoke in English for all of the visitors staying in Aitutiki. Great history. Take a fan with you - 2 hr ceremony and extremely hot humidity in church!

    Very welcoming to visitors.
    Review of: Arutanga CICC Church
    Written May 29, 2024
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  • Geoff
    Poway, CA2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Looking around the island
    Beautiful view up there to the east. Very pretty homes up there too. It is a short drive there and I’d recommend it. The other high point is much more difficult to get to.
    Review of: Piraki Lookout
    Written October 6, 2024
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  • LindaL246
    Davis, CA88 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Needs staff and upkeep but a lovely spot
    We looked at two scrapbooks while having a snack at the little restaurant in the garden. We walked all over the garden and saw many exotic plants. However, none were labeled. The place needs a lot of TLC and input but it has great potential to be an excellent botanical garden if only...
    Review of: Aitutaki Secret Garden
    Written February 11, 2019
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  • Steve S
    Terrigal, Australia216 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hiking the highest point, Aitutaki
    At a mere 124 metres above the crystal lagoon, the Maunga Pu lookout is the highest point on otherwise relatively flat island Aitutaki. Naturally, we wanted to climb it. We tried to drive our rented little sedan up the bitumen road but gave that up when the steep road turned to gravel and we started slipping backwards. So we left the car parked on the main road, and began a half hour hike uphill. The track was pretty in parts, but slippery and steep, rough in places, tough work for an older couple. We had to help each other up, anchoring ourselves by pulling at vegetation by the side of the track. But once at the top, the 360-degree views were terrific, an ideal home for the tall tower which provides much of the island’s telecommunications and rough monuments to the workers who went before. Tip: Give it an hour and don’t do it at night. It’s not for the fainthearted, infants, or anyone wearing thongs. Boots or shoes with good tread definitely recommended.
    Review of: Maunga Pu
    Written November 22, 2023
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  • GRZ
    Chicago, IL12,350 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Natural "tunnel"
    It's not a must, especially since you need a car to get to this side of Aitutaki from most of the hotels/resorts, but if you already rented a car I suggest to pass through this area and enjoy it - it looks better in real life than on pictures... plus it's hard to drive and take good pictures :P

    Cool thing is that as you are driving out of the sudden all of the sunlight cuts off as the tree/trees are so dense and you feel like inside a mini "green bubble"
    Review of: Banyan Tree Tunnel
    Written November 25, 2023
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  • Nat
    Feilding, New Zealand13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Paradise for the day
    Exceptional hospitality, the tour is magical. The food, and the on board band was amazing. Bar on board, plus toilets and showers. Towels and snorkel gear all provided.
    Review of: The Vaka Cruise
    Written December 7, 2024
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  • Kahira A
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great clothing with stunning designs
    Stonefish Studios - we found by chance this very cool little shop which stocks some amazing and good quality clothing. Very unique to Stonefish, we loved this shop
    Review of: Stonefish Studio Surf Shop
    Written July 12, 2024
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  • Odyssey25841051250
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth the trip.
    T&S Artworx has fabulous local black pearl jewelry. Less expensive than the bigger name retailers & good range of quality.
    Worth the trip. Call first as hours are variable.
    Review of: T & S Artworx
    Written March 21, 2024
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