Small remoted islets socalled motu give the most beautiful landscapes with palms and. Various legends tell of early polynesian settlers arriving on aitutaki by canoe. Its only 220 km or a 45minute flight from rarotonga. Honeymoon island small uninhabited island motu of aitutaki atoll. After rarotonga, aitutaki is our second most visited island in the cook islands. See more ideas about cook islands, island and south pacific. Aitutaki, cook islands this small island encased in a triangular barrier reef boasts incredible lagoons. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Cook islands ministry of cultural development, rarotonga. History and traditions of rarotonga by te ariki tara are.
Planning the cook islands is the perfect holiday destination. Aitutaki photos featured images of aitutaki, southern. Atiu have recorded the richness of their traditions, history and culture, which. The cook islands exclusive economic zone eez covers 1,960,027 square kilometres 756,771 sq mi of ocean. Iles cook aitutaki musiciens traditionnels cook islands. Charles darwin passed by on the 1835 beagle voyage. Aitutaki, the cooks secondmostvisited island, curls gently around one of the south pacifics most stunning lagoons.
Pacific resort aitutaki is located on a private beach and in an area with good airport proximity. World famous explorer, captain cook, discovered much of the south pacific and accurately charted many islands as a means to establish boundaries for rule by the british empire. Its only 220 km or a 50minute flight from rarotonga. Books and further reading relating to the history of anzac day in the pacific. Soon after landing in rarotonga you can be kayaking on the crystal clear lagoon, sipping on your first cocktail or relaxing poolside at your beautiful resort. You will be greeted each morning by a spectacular view of aitutakis world famous lagoon, thanks to the private sundeck and absolute beachfront location of each of the 29 bungalows. No matter where you are or what you want to do, the islands are yours to enjoy at your leisure. Flights to the cook islands search for flights and deals to the cook islands. Relax with a intimate picnic on the alabaster beach of one of aitutakis minor islands, uninhabited and lined with swaying palm trees. Come and see some of the most beautiful sights in the south pacific. Arutanga harbour and aitutaki golf club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas natural beauty can explore maungapu and maina island. Aitutaki lagoon private island resortadults only offers 36 airconditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature dvd players and safes.
The majority of islands are low coral atolls in the northern group, with rarotonga, a volcanic island in the southern group, as the main administration and. Secluded and romantic, 15 motus islets are sprinkled across this huge turquoise, sunkissed lagoon. Wherever rus homeland was, it had become overcrowded, so ru, his four wives, four brothers and their wives. Aitutaki accommodation, cook islands vacation loved the homely beach feel and such friendly hosts.
History of aitutaki lonely planet travel information. Established as a british protectorate in 1888, they were annexed by new zealand in 1901. Iles cook aitutaki musiciens traditionnels cook islands aitutaki traditional musician hors frontieres. Ginas garden lodges aitutaki is located at the southern end of the lagoon island of aitutaki in the cook islands, in a secluded garden setting near tautu village. Located 265km north of rarotonga in the southern pacific, this beautiful island sits in a triangular shaped lagoon, with the lagoons outer reef dotted with a dozen or so picturesque motu or small islands. Aitutaki island, cook islands ultimate guide may 2020. The aqua water, foaming breakers around the perimeter reef and broad sandy beaches of its many small deserted islets make for a glorious scene. The cook islands, named after the british captain who seems to have been everywhere in the pacific, are scattered like tiny jewels over a large stretch of sea between tahiti and samoa.
Institute of pacific studies and the cook islands centre, university of the south pacific. Pacific resort aitutaki, cook islands, book now with. Aitutakis first european visitor was captain william bligh, who arrived on the bounty on 11 april 1789 17 days before the famous mutiny. Fortunately, budget travelers have some opportunities. Te tare i roto i te reo kuki airani counting in cook islands maori trade. Ginas garden lodges offers four spacious, well appointed selfcontained lodges in four acres of landscaped gardens. Check out tripadvisor members 4,343 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in aitutaki. Kuki airani is a selfgoverning island country in the south pacific ocean in free association with new zealand. Aitutakis traditional drumming is reputed to be the best in the cook islands.
This magnificent and remote island is the stuff of which dreams are made. The classic picture postcard of small palm tree fringed tropical island, with shallow, warm turquoise waters, corals, tropical fish and blue skies is taken here. Despite being gorgeously small, aitutaki has several exceptionally good restaurants, most using daily fresh local produce to present exotic meals with an island. From the air or on the water, aitutaki will take your breath away. A little paradise means aitutaki, home to approximately 1800 people and the worlds most beautiful lagoon. When they achieved selfgovernment, cook islanders remained new zealand. Riki devon has been married three times and hes getting ready to give wedlock a fourth try. Secluded and romantic, 15 motus islets are sprinkled across this huge turquoise, sunlit lagoon. Aitutaki accommodations, cook islands vacation, news. English navigator when it appeared for the first time on a russian naval chart in the early 1800s. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Popular cook islands nonfiction auckland libraries.
This is an upscale destination, famous for its aerial photo shots. Drink in the panoramic views of supernatural aitutaki lagoon from your own personal paradise, on your own private island, here at aitutaki private island resort. Blogs from aitutaki, cook islands, oceania travel blog. The awardwinning pacific resort aitutaki, a paradise of lush tropical foliage and white sand beaches ringed by a stunningly beautiful lagoon of turquoise water. The main village is arutanga arutunga on the west side. A luxurious and tranquil resort in the popular destination of aitutaki, in the cook islands, the pacific resort aitutaki is a haven of exotic beauty. Aitutaki lagoon resort beach, aitutaki, cook islands. The first settler was ru, who according to various traditions came from either avaiki now called raiatea or from tubuai both in french polynesia. It was huge with a private pool, kitchen, huge bedroom living a area, outdoor shower and daybed pavilion all totally private in a fenced courtyard area. Looking out onto the spectacular lagoon and beyond to azure waters and clear skies, the scenery here is perfect a real tropical hideaway.
According to section 1 of the cook islands constitution, each island of the cook islands shall be deemed to include all smaller islands lying within 10 miles of the coast thereof. The aitutaki almost atoll formed from a volcanic eruption on the floor bed, 5 kilometres below the south pacific ocean. This facility has many micro films containing the vital records of aitutaki people. The breathtaking fire dancing performances that take years of practice to perfect are not to be missed. The aitutaki, cook islands family history library is located in a classroom of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. For a tiny island, miles away from the nearest civilisation, tropical rarotonga has. After aitutaki rose above the pacific ocean surface, coral formed on the shores of this high island like rarotonga is today.
Aitutaki is considered the vacation island of the cook islands. Cook islands nzhistory, new zealand history online. Rarotonga, the principal island, is 2,500 miles due south of honolulu as far south of the equator as honolulu is north of it a similarity that provides both. Aitutaki is the second most visited of the cook islands, and particularly popular with honeymooners. Aitutaki lagoon cook islands stock photos download 822. It comprises 15 islands whose total land area is 240 square kilometres 93 sq mi. It is a triangularshaped almostatoll rising up 4000 metres from the floor of the pacific ocean. Cook islands cook book, taiora matengasmith, institute of pacific studies, usp. Discover the areas water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors. I am taking my honeymoon there, and i have enjoyed reading books set in the places i am headed before i go. When we reached the airport the ticket agent asked if we were jim and carole. Milan, ok1dwce51dwc send to pictures from aitutaki island, cook islands. Aitutaki is located in the top corner of the lagoon and shares the spot with a number of smaller islands motu. And that indeed is the measure of a life well lived.
The material culture of the cook islands aitutaki open. Aitutaki the blue lagoon, cook islands, south pacific. Pacific resort aitutaki aitutaki accommodation cook. Mana describes his life on aitutaki and community preparations for celebrating. Ginas garden lodges, aitutaki island, cook islands. Aitutaki cook islands family history centre genealogy. A step back in time to the history of cook islands. See more ideas about cook islands, island and rarotonga cook islands. Aitutaki is one of the 15 tiny islands that make up the magical world of the cook islands, scattered over an area of 2. It consists of three volcanic and 12 coral islets motuit was probably first settled around 900 ad and one of its great legendary polynesian discoverers was ru who named it utataki enua o ru ki te moana. Today, the island is a wealth of cultural tradition, with inhabitants keeping their history alive through song, dance, legends and crafts. Selfgovernment in free association with new zealand was achieved in 1965.
Sisters in the sun the story of suwarrow and palmerston atolls, a. Aitutaki lagoon and its islands are breathtakingly beautiful. Aitutaki lagoon and its islands are truly a special place that offers many activities, lagoon tours, aitutaki fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, motu drop offs, dining and a little shopping. Aitutaki was a british protectorate for several years and was under the legislation of new zealand for some time. This book traces the history and practice of tatatau tattoo in the cook islands.
Honeymoon island beach, aitutaki, cook islands ultimate. Ultimate guide april 2020 aitutaki lagoon resort luxury hotel on aitutaki atoll. Aitutaki island is situated in the southern hemisphere, west of tahiti and east of new zealand and lies in the same time zone as hawaii. Aitutaki ayetootahki is an island in the southern cook islands, a 45 minute flight from the capital island of rarotonga understand. Aitutaki photos featured pictures of aitutaki, southern. Secluded and romantic, it holds a compelling allure for honeymooners. This category is for islands that lie within 10 miles of aitutaki. Thus the cook islands was named in honour of captain james cooks extraordinary endeavors. If outdoor pursuits are more your speed, consider taking the easy hike to the highest peak on the island, maunga pu, where youll be rewarded with 360degree views. The second most populated of the cook islands, aitutaki is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the pacific ocean. It is believed that this island was settled around 900 ad by legendary polynesian explorer ru. The climate of aitutaki cook islands aitutaki is an atoll which consists of 17 islands and which is part of the cook islands.
Tourism facilities are well developed, but the total number of visitors a year remains a small fraction of those staying on the capital island, so aitutaki still feels very unspoiled. Aitutaki village is located on the whitesandy beach of ootu. Sitting behind rarotonga in visitor numbers, aitutaki is known for its beauty and island history. Aitutaki is the second most visited island of the cook islands. Check out tripadvisor members 4,346 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in aitutaki. She was the cook islands woman of the year in 2000 in the category.
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