O'otu Beach
O'otu Beach
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aussiewanderers
Sydney, Australia605 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
By any standard, O'otu Beach is impressive with its white sand and clear water but if you have already been on, or are planning to be on, an Aitutaki Lagoon cruise or private charter, you can give this beach a miss as it is equaled or surpassed by the beaches surrounding the islands in the lagoon in terms of both beauty and swimming experience. There are no snorkeling opportunities at O'otu given it is all white sand and no coral or rock. The Blue Lagoon restaurant there allows a comfortable view of the beach and water area while consuming a coffee/drink or a meal (see separate review).
Written 18 July 2023
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Msafiri_Mwenyeji
Fort Worth, TX84 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
Kia Orana! During my stay at Inano Beach Bungalows,i would walk to nearby Ootu Beach to swim and also hang out with the warm and welcoming locals.It's a beautiful beach and i enjoyed spending time there. If you enjoy exploring and swimming in beautiful beaches,you should visit this beach when u visit Aitutaki and i'm sure you will be pleased. Meitaki
Written 28 April 2020
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tarei22
Altona Meadows, Australia53 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Great little spot. Clear water, just need to be careful of some tour boats that come in. A sandbar is also pretty close to just relax on. Some on the hotels also have a shipping container there that you can access to use their kayaks, snorkels etc so you dont have to bring them from the hotel
Written 15 April 2017
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Daniel R
49 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Rode our bikes from Etu Moana (on the west side) all the way around to Ootu Beach. Very pretty white sand and many places where you can walk out quite a ways into the lagoon with the water only to your knees. Also a great place to kayak.
Written 20 August 2017
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Kylie B
Boston, MA8 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
We loved to paddle board and kayak at O'otu Beach. The water is deep in spots and good for beginners so you don't fall into the coral! Start from here and practice in the channel running alongside the beach and then try your hand at some of the motu beyond the private island resort (Aitutaki Lagoon Resort). The third one out is uninhabited so bring a picnic (maybe on a kayak) and have some fun being "stranded."
Written 31 October 2017
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Mommox2
Pitt Meadows, Canada72 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Ootu beach is the best beach on Aitu for swimming and playing in the water. The water is clear and and there is a sandbar you can sit or walk around on. You can rent paddle boards from Ranginui's Retreat which is just as you come around the corner on the left hand side. I think they also have kayaks (we didn't rent them). The Autitaki Resort and Spa is at Ootu beach and it has a white sand peninsula sticking out into the lagoon. You can get to it by paddle boards or a little swim, or just walk to it via the sand bar in front of Autiutaki Village. The beach is actually NOT part of the resort and is a public beach. They may try and tell you that it is but just smile and let them know the locals have told you otherwise :)
Written 20 June 2017
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TopHat13
Franklin9 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
The best site for just relaxing
Even when it rained the view was incredible. Cannot wait to return
Unfortunately, I cannot put into words what I feel TripAdvisor would like me to chat about. It is breathtaking incredible inspirational Hope that helps
Even when it rained the view was incredible. Cannot wait to return
Unfortunately, I cannot put into words what I feel TripAdvisor would like me to chat about. It is breathtaking incredible inspirational Hope that helps
Written 13 February 2017
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sumanthgarg
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
While the whole island has some amazing beaches and lovely spots, I personally found this beach the best simply because the water color here was so blue and bright it just looked amazing and different from other parts of Aitutaki.
Written 5 February 2017
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nosurf
Culburra Beach, Australia228 contributions
Nov 2016
O'otu beach situated on the peninsula on Aitutaki is a excellent place to swim on sand at any tide, the views of the sunset here are good and the area is very photogenic .A definite must
Written 18 November 2016
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mrandmrsbeas
Sydney, Australia530 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
This beach is a beautiful little spot on the lagoon. At different tides and times of the day it changes colours - my favourite is the green/blue of the postcards! There is a bit of sand on this beach with not too much coral like most of the other beaches. The lagoon is safe to swim in and is like a big bath. Enjoy
Written 31 October 2016
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