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Breathtakingly Beautiful Aitutaki Circling a magnificent width of turquoise-coloured lagoon waters, a crown of emerald green islets with its dazzling reef line is collectively known as Aitutaki.
This idyllic island group is the second most popular holiday destination in the Cook Islands. Its triangular-shaped lagoon nurtures an outstanding marine ecosystem brimming with fish life. The exceptional beauty of Aitutaki has been described as “paradise found” and “heaven on earth” but words cannot describe its magnetism. Aitutaki’s tranquillity sinks in to the soul and never leaves.
Pacific Resort Aitutaki
Pacific Resort Hotel Group’s luxury boutique hotel experience is the award winning, five star Pacific Resort Aitutaki. Learn more about this outstanding resort and its incredible location.
Aitutaki People
The people of Aitutaki are enthusiastic and welcoming. Beyond the laid-back persona, Aitutakians are well known for their keen participation in all sporting and cultural fixtures. Unsurprisingly, Aitutakians often qualify as the champions among their fellow national competitors.
Aitutaki Landscapes
Situated some 220 km north of Rarotonga, (less than one hour’s flight with Air Rarotonga) Aitutaki has a population nearing 2000 residents.
Aitutaki is a partial atoll with major sand cay features, together with a highly eroded volcanic crater inland of the Pacific Resort Aitutaki. Several islets located within the lagoon are true atolls, while motu Rakau, popularly referred to as “Survivor island” after the reality television series which was filmed on Aitutaki, is basaltic rock in origin.
Only Aitutaki, the main island within this formation of islets, is permanently inhabited. The remaining islets receive daily visitors from lagoon-cruise vessels. One Foot and Honeymoon islets are the most popular motu used by day-trippers, swimmers, and snorkelling enthusiasts and the perfect setting for wedding vows to be exchanged. A large proportion of the Aitutaki lagoon is retained as a nature reserve including marine and island ecosystems.
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