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Aitutaki (Cook Islands)

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Flying over the lagoon. East coast reef

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Flying over the lagoon. East coast reef

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The islands of Akaiami, Moturakau and Tekopua (from left) on the southeast coast of the lagoon

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The islands of Akaiami, Moturakau and Tekopua (from left) on the southeast coast of the lagoon

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Lagoon in front of the northwest coast.

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Lagoon in front of the northwest coast.

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Welcome at the airport

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Welcome at the airport

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Northwest coast. Entrance to the Pacific Resort

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Northwest coast. Entrance to the Pacific Resort

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Terrace of Pacific Resort on the northwest coast of the main island

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Terrace of Pacific Resort on the northwest coast of the main island

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Pacific Resort. Breakfast with sea view

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Pacific Resort. Breakfast with sea view

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Beach and relax, these are the main reasons for a holiday on the island

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Beach and relax, these are the main reasons for a holiday on the island

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There are not many resorts on the island but they are all of high quality

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There are not many resorts on the island but they are all of high quality

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Sunset dinner at the Lagoon Resort, located on the island of Mori Akitua on the northwest coast of Aitutaki

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Sunset dinner at the Lagoon Resort, located on the island of Mori Akitua on the northwest coast of Aitutaki

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The villas of the Lagoon Resort located on the island of Mori Akitua

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The villas of the Lagoon Resort located on the island of Mori Akitua

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The pool of the Etu Moana Resort.

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The pool of the Etu Moana Resort.

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Exibition of shells in the Tamanu Beach Resort

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Exibition of shells in the Tamanu Beach Resort

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The canoe trip in the lagoon, one of the main activities of the tourists

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The canoe trip in the lagoon, one of the main activities of the tourists

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The second main activity of the tourists is the relax on the beach

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The second main activity of the tourists is the relax on the beach

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The beach of Escape Resort

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The beach of Escape Resort

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A typical beach with coconut palms and calm waters protected by the reef

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A typical beach with coconut palms and calm waters protected by the reef

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Inland, there are archaeological sites testifying to the presence of the first Melanesian populations that inhabited the island

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Inland, there are archaeological sites testifying to the presence of the first Melanesian populations that inhabited the island

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Inland, the palm leaves are used to protect and shade the soil cultivated

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Inland, the palm leaves are used to protect and shade the soil cultivated

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The ferry that connects Aitutaki Island with the small island of Mori Akitua

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The ferry that connects Aitutaki Island with the small island of Mori Akitua

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Navigation in the lagoon toward the One Foot Island

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Navigation in the lagoon toward the One Foot Island

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Reflections in the lagoon

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Reflections in the lagoon

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On the horizon, the islands on the reef near the southern tip of the lagoon

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On the horizon, the islands on the reef near the southern tip of the lagoon

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The uninhabited island of Moturakau located in the south lagoon near the Rapota Island

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The uninhabited island of Moturakau located in the south lagoon near the Rapota Island

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Akaiami Island, on the east side of the barrier, where there is a little resort

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Akaiami Island, on the east side of the barrier, where there is a little resort

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Akaiami Island, on the east side of the barrier

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Akaiami Island, on the east side of the barrier

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The vegetation of coconut palms that cover the islands, reach the clear waters of the lagoon

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The vegetation of coconut palms that cover the islands, reach the clear waters of the lagoon

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South tip of the reef. From the sand bank, Tekopua island is reached by walking through the shallow waters of the lagoon

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South tip of the reef. From the sand bank, Tekopua island is reached by walking through the shallow waters of the lagoon

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The uninhabited island of Moturakau located inside the lagoon in the south lagoon near the island of Rapota

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The uninhabited island of Moturakau located inside the lagoon in the south lagoon near the island of Rapota

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Honeymoon Island. Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda). A common bird in the Pacific Ocean

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Honeymoon Island. Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda). A common bird in the Pacific Ocean

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Honeymoon Island. Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda). A common bird in the Pacific Ocean

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Honeymoon Island. Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda). A common bird in the Pacific Ocean

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The uninhabited island of Moturakau located inside the lagoon near the Rapota Island

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The uninhabited island of Moturakau located inside the lagoon near the Rapota Island

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A sand bank near Tekopua Island, on the southern tip of the reef

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A sand bank near Tekopua Island, on the southern tip of the reef

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A sand bank on the southern tip of the reef

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A sand bank on the southern tip of the reef

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Tekopua Island, on the southern tip of the reef. Storm coming

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Tekopua Island, on the southern tip of the reef. Storm coming

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Storm coming

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Storm coming

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The sailing boat enter in the pass obtained by blasting with explosives the reef to create an access road to the Arutanga port

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The sailing boat enter in the pass obtained by blasting with explosives the reef to create an access road to the Arutanga port

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The port of Arutanga is protected from the ocean only by the reef but is not protected from the winds

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The port of Arutanga is protected from the ocean only by the reef but is not protected from the winds

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Arutanga Port, is the only port on the island

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Arutanga Port, is the only port on the island

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Arutanga, waiting the sun under the rain

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Arutanga, waiting the sun under the rain

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Arutanga, the capital. Commemoration of the soldiers of the Cook Islands, died in the I World War in Kefalonia

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Arutanga, the capital. Commemoration of the soldiers of the Cook Islands, died in the I World War in Kefalonia

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The market of fruit, vegetables, fish and meat to Arutanga

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The market of fruit, vegetables, fish and meat to Arutanga

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On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats

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On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats

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On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats

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On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats

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On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats

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On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats

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On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated

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On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated

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On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated

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On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated

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On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated

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On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated

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Sunset over the Pacific Ocean while the red sky is reflected on the calm waters of the lagoon

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Sunset over the Pacific Ocean while the red sky is reflected on the calm waters of the lagoon

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Aitutaki Island

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Aitutaki Island

Flying over the lagoon. East coast reef
Flying over the lagoon. East coast reef
The islands of Akaiami, Moturakau and Tekopua (from left) on the southeast coast of the lagoon
The islands of Akaiami, Moturakau and Tekopua (from left) on the southeast coast of the lagoon
Lagoon in front of the northwest coast.
Lagoon in front of the northwest coast.
Welcome at the airport
Welcome at the airport
Northwest coast. Entrance to the Pacific Resort
Northwest coast. Entrance to the Pacific Resort
Terrace of Pacific Resort on the northwest coast of the main island
Terrace of Pacific Resort on the northwest coast of the main island
Pacific Resort. Breakfast with sea view
Pacific Resort. Breakfast with sea view
Beach and relax, these are the main reasons for a holiday on the island
Beach and relax, these are the main reasons for a holiday on the island
There are not many resorts on the island but they are all of high quality
There are not many resorts on the island but they are all of high quality
Sunset dinner at the Lagoon Resort, located on the island of Mori Akitua on the northwest coast of Aitutaki
Sunset dinner at the Lagoon Resort, located on the island of Mori Akitua on the northwest coast of Aitutaki
The villas of the Lagoon Resort located on the island of Mori Akitua
The villas of the Lagoon Resort located on the island of Mori Akitua
The pool of the Etu Moana Resort.
The pool of the Etu Moana Resort.
Exibition of shells in the Tamanu Beach Resort
Exibition of shells in the Tamanu Beach Resort
The canoe trip in the lagoon, one of the main activities of the tourists
The canoe trip in the lagoon, one of the main activities of the tourists
The second main activity of the tourists is the relax on the beach
The second main activity of the tourists is the relax on the beach
The beach of Escape Resort
The beach of Escape Resort
A typical beach with coconut palms and calm waters protected by the reef
A typical beach with coconut palms and calm waters protected by the reef
Inland, there are archaeological sites testifying to the presence of the first Melanesian populations that inhabited the island
Inland, there are archaeological sites testifying to the presence of the first Melanesian populations that inhabited the island
Inland, the palm leaves are used to protect and shade the soil cultivated
Inland, the palm leaves are used to protect and shade the soil cultivated
The ferry that connects Aitutaki Island with the small island of Mori Akitua
The ferry that connects Aitutaki Island with the small island of Mori Akitua
Navigation in the lagoon toward the One Foot Island
Navigation in the lagoon toward the One Foot Island
Reflections in the lagoon
Reflections in the lagoon
On the horizon, the islands on the reef near the southern tip of the lagoon
On the horizon, the islands on the reef near the southern tip of the lagoon
The uninhabited island of Moturakau located in the south lagoon near the Rapota Island
The uninhabited island of Moturakau located in the south lagoon near the Rapota Island
Akaiami Island, on the east side of the barrier, where there is a little resort
Akaiami Island, on the east side of the barrier, where there is a little resort
Akaiami Island, on the east side of the barrier
Akaiami Island, on the east side of the barrier
The vegetation of coconut palms that cover the islands, reach the clear waters of the lagoon
The vegetation of coconut palms that cover the islands, reach the clear waters of the lagoon
South tip of the reef. From the sand bank, Tekopua island is reached by walking through the shallow waters of the lagoon
South tip of the reef. From the sand bank, Tekopua island is reached by walking through the shallow waters of the lagoon
The uninhabited island of Moturakau located inside the lagoon in the south lagoon near the island of Rapota
The uninhabited island of Moturakau located inside the lagoon in the south lagoon near the island of Rapota
Honeymoon Island. Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda). A common bird in the Pacific Ocean
Honeymoon Island. Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda). A common bird in the Pacific Ocean
Honeymoon Island. Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda). A common bird in the Pacific Ocean
Honeymoon Island. Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda). A common bird in the Pacific Ocean
The uninhabited island of Moturakau located inside the lagoon near the Rapota Island
The uninhabited island of Moturakau located inside the lagoon near the Rapota Island
A sand bank near Tekopua Island, on the southern tip of the reef
A sand bank near Tekopua Island, on the southern tip of the reef
A sand bank on the southern tip of the reef
A sand bank on the southern tip of the reef
Tekopua Island, on the southern tip of the reef. Storm coming
Tekopua Island, on the southern tip of the reef. Storm coming
Storm coming
Storm coming
The sailing boat enter in the pass obtained by blasting with explosives the reef to create an access road to the Arutanga port
The sailing boat enter in the pass obtained by blasting with explosives the reef to create an access road to the Arutanga port
The port of Arutanga is protected from the ocean only by the reef but is not protected from the winds
The port of Arutanga is protected from the ocean only by the reef but is not protected from the winds
Arutanga Port, is the only port on the island
Arutanga Port, is the only port on the island
Arutanga, waiting the sun under the rain
Arutanga, waiting the sun under the rain
Arutanga, the capital. Commemoration of the soldiers of the Cook Islands, died in the I World War in Kefalonia
Arutanga, the capital. Commemoration of the soldiers of the Cook Islands, died in the I World War in Kefalonia
The market of fruit, vegetables, fish and meat to Arutanga
The market of fruit, vegetables, fish and meat to Arutanga
On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats
On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats
On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats
On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats
On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats
On Sunday, at church to Arutanga, women wear their best hats
On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated
On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated
On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated
On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated
On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated
On Sunday, at church at Arutanga, women wear their best hats, some simple others elaborated
Sunset over the Pacific Ocean while the red sky is reflected on the calm waters of the lagoon
Sunset over the Pacific Ocean while the red sky is reflected on the calm waters of the lagoon
Aitutaki Island
Aitutaki Island

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By: Carlo Piccinelli

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Aitutaki on Google Maps.
The main island where is Arutanga, the capital of the island, is located on the northern tip of a large lagoon a triangular shape having 14 km per side. A great extension of turquoise waters, protected by coral reefs which makes Aitutaki, a paradise for tourists who reach this island. On the island, unlike Atiu we saw in a previous reportage, there are several resorts along the coast. Sign of the growing interest, on the part of international tourism, to this small island located in the southern Polynesia. English language, Aitutaki is accessible by air with a domestic flight from Rarotonga, the main island of the archipelago of the Cook Islands.
More informations:
Air New Zealand: www.airnewzealand.com
Air Rarotonga (Airline of the Cook Islands): www.airraro.com
Tourism Office: www.cookislands.travel
Hotels on Aitutaki Island:
Pacific Resort: www.pacificresort.com/pacific-resort-aitutaki-properties
Etu Moana: www.etumoana.com
Tamaru Beach: www.tamanubeach.com
Aitutaki Escape: www.aitutakiescape.com
Lagoon Resort: www.aitutakilagoonresort.com