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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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Tropical paradise with crystal clear turquoise lagoon for snorkeling and swimming, complemented by local folklore and unique passport stamping experience.
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  • painnurse
    California3,964 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Warm, clear, and calm.
    The lagoon is beautiful and very warm. You can walk far into it and it is not high. We snorkeled and you must be careful because there are a lot of reef. We went to other areas of the lagoon in Rarotonga and they all seemed the same. It is calm, easy to get in and out. I suggest water shoes.
    Review of: Aitutaki Lagoon
    Written 13 January 2025
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  • Criticalscout
    131 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 11 October 2024
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  • Glenn Duncan
    Cooroy, Australia8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Penultimate Guided Fly Company in the Pacific. family Owned and run by generational island family.
    Nothing compares to a days fishing with Itu or his brothers when it comes to putting clients into big Pacific Bonefish . This family owned and run buisness taps into generational knowledge on the art of connecting with the Aitutaki Monsters . I’ve been fishing with them for ten years now and have never had a bad day .
    Bookings are made with Kaleena (Itus wife ) and everything from then on is very smooth. They will pick up and drop you off at your accommodation, feed and educate you and hopefully fill your camera with Bonefish , GTs and various other lagoon species . They also can take you outside to the Bluewater , targeting yellowfin , sails , doggies and those Massive edge of reef GTs .
    A beautiful family run and owned buisness , I can’t talk highly enough of my experiences with these giant gentlemen of the sea. A bucket list destination and a bucket list must do !
    Review of: Bonefish - E2's Way
    Written 2 January 2025
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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 19 October 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 12 February 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 6 December 2022
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  • Emma
    Christchurch, New Zealand509 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 13 July 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 6 October 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 29 May 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 11 February 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 22 November 2023
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  • GRZ
    Chicago, IL12,788 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 25 November 2023
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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 12 July 2024
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  • Zion
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best cruise!
    It is definitely 5 star cruise! The staff were lovely! Will give you the best experience they can. They even held my baby while we ate. Staff were funny as well. My husband and I went years ago on the old cruise boat and the only thing would probably be the entertainment was better back then. The entertainment this time round didn’t seem as good. The stories of the island weren’t as informative as before. The singing also wasn’t as good as before also. So the only thing would be a tad better with the entertainment. Other than that it was the most amazing experience ever!
    Review of: The Vaka Cruise
    Written 14 January 2025
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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 21 March 2024
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