The Airline of the Cook Islands
The Airline of the Cook Islands
Aitutakians are acknowledged as the supreme entertainers of the Cook Islands, with a particular skill in the making and playing of the pate - the slit drums which accompany traditional dancing. A scintillating drum dance with swirling traditional costumes and swaying hips is a cultural event not to be missed.
But what Aitutaki is perhaps most famous for is its large brilliant turquoise lagoon. The lagoon is many things to Aitutakians: source of legends, a vast source of inner reef seafood, and a place where tourists are taken to picnic on its motu (small islets) and snorkel among its shoals.
Loveliest of the motu is Tapuaetai, or One Foot Island, which is surrounded by glassy water and pure white sand. Aitutaki's lagoon is 20 kilometres across at its widest point.
The island boasts several fine resorts and a range of other accommodation from self-catering bungalows to budget guest houses.
In 2011 the Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been voted "World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort" for the forth consecutive year.
Aitutaki is the ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world but there are also some gentle activities one can pursue, scuba diving, snorkelling, lagoon cruises, walkabouts or a visit to the church to name a few.
It is also possible to combine Aitutaki with a visit to Atiu without having to backtrack to Rarotonga. See our Aitutaki & Atiu Combo package for details.
Make your visit to the Cook Islands truly unforgettable by including Aitutaki in your travels.
