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Aitutaki Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Aitutaki

It is a 45-minute flight from the capital island ofRarotonga. Tourism facilities are well developed, but are still low key enough not to intrude on the nature of the island. In 2016, it was home to about 1,700 people. The larger island is split into different villages,Vaipae&Tau'tuare the largest and are located on the south east side of the island,Arutangais often referred to as town and is on the south west side of the island. Arutanga has a center area for shopping, and the Telecom Office (also the Post Office), the Westpac Bank and the Bank of the Cook Islands are located here. Here you will also find the Blue Nun and Wharf.Amuriis a general term for the north end of the island which contains most of the tourist accommodations and less population. The other villages on the island areUr

Top Attractions in Aitutaki

Explore the best things to see and do in Aitutaki:

  • Aitutaki Adventures
  • Aitutaki Golf Club
  • Aitutaki Scuba Diving
  • Bubbles Below
  • Captain Fantastic's Kia Orana Cruise
  • Ministry of Marine Resources
  • SpaPolynesia Aitutaki
  • Windsurfing Aitutaki

Where to Eat in Aitutaki

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Cafe Tupuna
  • 🍴Koru Cafe
  • 🍴Popoara's Boathouse
  • 🍴Puffy's
  • 🍴Rapae Bay Restaurant
  • 🍴Samade's Bar

Where to Stay in Aitutaki

  • 🏨Aitutaki Seaside Lodges
  • 🏨Akaiami Lodge
  • 🏨Etu Moana
  • 🏨Gina's Beach Lodge
  • 🏨Gina's Garden Lodges
  • 🏨Josies Lodge

Aitutaki Travel Guide Sections

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