How do I get to Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa?
The Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort (Adults Only) is a 2-minute ride by small private ferry from the main island of Aitutaki. Rarotonga Airport is a 45-minute flight from Aitutaki.
Is Aitutaki worth visiting?
Yes, it really is that beautiful and yes, it really is worth the extra effort. The most common way to reach Aitutaki is by air and the only airline to fly the route is Air Rarotonga. The good news is that flights only takes 50 minutes and depart multiple times a day. Aitutaki can easily be visited as a day trip.
What does Aitutaki mean in English?
: a native or inhabitant of Aitutaki Island.
Are there overwater bungalows in Cook Islands?
The Overwater Bungalows are the only overwater bungalows in the Cook Islands and feature stylish tropical décor right on the edge of one of Earth’s most breathtaking lagoons. The Overwater Bungalows at Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort (Adults Only) are Aitutaki’s ultimate romantic retreat.
What is the population of Aitutaki?
Aitutaki is the second most popular destination to visit in the Cook Islands, with a friendly community with a population of approximately 1,200. Aitutaki has its own airport, with Air Rarotonga operating direct return flights to Atiu and Rarotonga.
Can you get a boat from Rarotonga to Aitutaki?
There is no ferry between Rarotonga and Aitutaki, so this won’t be an option during your visit.
What type of island is Aitutaki?
southern Cook Islands
Aitutaki Atoll, one of the southern Cook Islands, a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean. Aitutaki Atoll is volcanic in origin and rises to about 450 feet (140 metres). Its 12 offshore islets, however, are low coral formations.
How deep is Aitutaki lagoon?
between 1.5 to 11.0 m
Depths in the lagoon range from between 1.5 to 11.0 m, but shallow waters (1-3 m) predominate, with only a few areas of water deeper than 5 m. Aitutaki lies between latitudes 18°49′ and 18°57′ south and average temperatures range between a maximum of 27.2°C during January to March, and a minimum of 23.9°C in August.
How long does it take to get from Rarotonga to Aitutaki by boat?
There is a ferry which travels from Rarotonga to Aitutaki and back, but it travels infrequently and the route takes nearly 18 hours, so this option is almost never exercised by travelers.
Is Aitutaki warmer than Rarotonga?
There’s actually not much difference between the two. In the Northern Cooks Islands, temperatures are fairly constant throughout the year, while in the Southern Cooks (that inlcudes Rarotonga and Aitutaki) there is a difference of around 4°C between the warmer and cooler months.
What is the difference between Rarotonga and Aitutaki?
Rarotonga is the Cook Islands’ main island that all international flights head to. Aitutaki is a much much smaller island that you have to fly to from Rarotonga with AirRaro (the only airline that flies here). There is one main ‘town’ but this literally consists of a small shop and a cafe.
