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	Go To Church

By rehabber on September 29, 2004

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Church is a must on the island. The music will make you cry it is so beautiful.

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	Aitutaki Lagoon Cruise Tip Rating:

Updated By bijo69 on August 17, 2004

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One of the Motus

by bijo69

A cruise on Aitutaki Lagoon really shouldn't be missed! Usually all cruises are full day and include lunch. You'll get to see some motus (small lagoon islets), like One-Foot-Island and have enough time for snorkelling (gear is provided). There are several operators, but the programs are similar. I did mine with Bishop's and was very satisfied.

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Address: Aitutaki

Phone: 31009 (Bishop's)

Other Contact: bishopcruz@aitutaki.net.ck

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	Island of Romance & Dreams.... Tip Rating:

By catalysta on August 8, 2004

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Aitutaki Moonh

by catalysta

Aitutaki is the 2nd most popular in the Cook Islands group - but that still doesn't mean there are a lot of people going there!
If you can get there, don't miss it. The link listed below will probably answer most of your questions about getting there, history, activites, etc. far better than any of us can. It's a very handy page, put together by the Tahiti Nui Travel folks for Aitutaki.com, and it has about all the links & info you'll need.

Again, photo courtesy of my friends who were recently there (see more in the Beautiful Aitutaki travelogue)

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Website: http://www.aitutaki.com

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	Best Sunsets

By Chiliweenie on April 7, 2004

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Sky A Blaze

by Chiliweenie

The South Pacific is known for its magnificent sunsets. To date, Rarotonga takes first prize for most consistantly beautiful sunsets. Grab a drink, plant your bunns on the beach at 5:30 facing west and enjoy the show.

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	OTHER BOATS ON THE LAGOON Tip Rating:

By mtncorg on December 2, 2003

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Outrigger sets sail on waters
of Aitutaki Lagoon

by mtncorg

You can always use other means to get out on the lagoon besides the lagoon cruise packages. If you brought your folding kayak, you might visit the fringing motus ala Paul Theroux, whose experiences are intelligently elucidated upon in his great book, 'Paddling the Islands of Oceania'. Folding kayaks are indeed a grand way toexpand your horizon here on Aitutaki and countless other destinations.

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Website: http://www.ck/aitutaki/index.htm

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	PLANE VIEWS OVER THE LAGOON Tip Rating:

By mtncorg on December 2, 2003

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Plane circling in over
Arutanga, Aitutaki

by mtncorg

The view of the languid waters of the lagoon with white beached motus sprinkled about the coralled fringes is one that will stay with you for many years.

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Website: http://www.ck/aitutaki/index.htm

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	AIRPORT Tip Rating:

By mtncorg on December 2, 2003

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Arrival at Aitutaki
International Airport

by mtncorg

Arrival will be on one of the planes of Air Rarotonga which make the 259 km flight north from Rarotonga. The airfield is on the north end of the island and was built like many of the other fields in this region by SeeBees of the US Navy during WWII.

There is a small golf course here as well, though it can get quite warm during the afternoon.

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Website: http://www.ck/aitutaki/index.htm

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	BEACHES - REVISITED Tip Rating:

By mtncorg on December 2, 2003

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Ootu Beach on the lagoon of
Aitutaki

by mtncorg

Did I tell you about the wonderous beaches of Aitutaki? Sit out under the Southern Cross and a million other stars in the evening and gaze a skies you can only dream of at home.

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	CHURCH Tip Rating:

By mtncorg on December 2, 2003

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Out in front of the CIC Church
in Arutanga

by mtncorg

Here on Aitutaki, as throughout the Cooks, the London Missionary Society was successful at converting the population. Aitutaki was the first landfall for missionaries in the Cooks - 1821. There is a small catholic church in Arutanga, but center of predominance falls tothe Cook Islands Christian Church lying just to the south with its white walls of crushed coral limestone. Sundays are very quiet - as in much of the Pacific - except for the beautiful music being sung in the churches.

Another feature on Aitutaki used to be Island Night - an event every Friday night at the Rapae Cottages. Unfortunately, the Rapae is in ruins while it waits for a buyer to rescue it. There are several other places where one can see some of the dances though.

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	TAPUAETAI - ONE FOOT ISLAND Tip Rating:

By mtncorg on December 2, 2003

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One Foot Island floats in
turquoise waters

by mtncorg

Turquoise bath waters, dazzling white beaches, this small motu - visited by most lagoon cruises - is the epitome of a beach vacation. This will truly spoil you for other beaches. Tupaetai will become your gold standard.

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