Aitutaki is an island in the southern Cook Islands. Ships wait outside the lagoon and guests go ashore by tender to Arutanga, the island's main village. More about Aitutaki →
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Aitutaki has no cruise pier. Ships wait outside the lagoon and guests go ashore by tender to Arutanga Harbour, in the island's main village. Whether tenders run is confirmed on the morning of arrival. From the harbour, the village and its church are a short walk, and Ootu Beach is about 9 km by road.
9 km · ~16 min by car
Long white-sand beach on the east side of the island, beside the lagoon and the airport, about 9 km by road to the harbour, around 16 minutes.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Guests go ashore by tender to Arutanga Harbour, in the island's main village; check on board for any shuttle. Taxis and island tours can be arranged on the island; no official fares are published.
Aitutaki is an island in the southern Cook Islands. Ships wait outside the lagoon and guests go ashore by tender to Arutanga, the island's main village. Visitors come for lagoon cruises, snorkelling, beaches and One Foot Island. Before travelling, check your government's travel advice.
One Foot Island (Tapuaetai) in Aitutaki's lagoon has a white-sand beach and a tiny post office where visitors get their passports stamped. Full-day lagoon cruises from NZD 230 per adult (NZD 115 for children 4-11).
Ootu Beach is a long stretch of white sand on the eastern shore, with calm, shallow lagoon water for swimming and views across to the outer islets. There is no fee to visit the beach.
Maungapu is the highest point of Aitutaki. A short, steep trail of about half an hour leads to the top, with wide views over the island and its lagoon. There is no fee for the walk.
The Cook Islands Christian Church in Arutanga, built of coral and limestone, is the oldest church in the country. Inside are stained-glass windows, carved wood and an anchor hanging from the ceiling. Visitors are welcome.