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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Cook Islands
- Aitutaki
Aitutaki
A 45-minute flight from Rarotonga, Aitutaki is the ultimate
getaway destination for those who want to leave the world behind.
With views that look like an artist's depiction of an ideal beach
filled with swaying palm trees, clear turquoise water and sparkling
white sand, it's no wonder that Aitutaki is quickly becoming the
most popular holiday destination in the Cook Islands.
Tiny Aitutaki is home to only 2,100 or so inhabitants, most of
whom live in the capital village of Arutanga. The infrastructure on
the island is basic, including all the basic amenities without
crossing the line into crass commercialism. Man-made attractions in
Aitutaki include a golf course, spa, and the bars and restaurants
attached to the various resorts on the island. The popular Island
Nights are a great way to experience Cook Islands culture, with
traditional music, food and dancing.
The most popular attractions in Aitutaki are of course its
natural ones, however. Scuba diving, fishing, windsurfing and
swimming, as well as excursions to various lagoons and small
islands in the reef, are the main reasons to visit this tropical
haven. Aitutaki is small, and a popular way to see it is to rent a
scooter. In no time you'll find yourself zipping along the
picturesque roads to picnic at secluded lagoons and tranquil
beaches.
Information & Facts
Language
Cook Island Maori is widely spoken by locals, but English
is in common use.
Money
The currency of the Cook Islands is the New Zealand Dollar
(NZD). Foreign currency exchange is available at the airport and
two banks in Avarua, ATMs are also available in Avarua and are
slowly becoming more widespread. American Express, Visa and
MasterCard are accepted at restaurants and hotels in the main
towns, and travellers cheques in small denominations as well as
major foreign currencies can be exchanged at larger shops and
hotels. Banks are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. Australian
dollars are the preferred currency for travellers cheques.
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