Cook islands nzhistory, new zealand history online. Te tare i roto i te reo kuki airani counting in cook islands maori trade. Aitutaki accommodation, cook islands vacation loved the homely beach feel and such friendly hosts. Aitutaki island, cook islands ultimate guide may 2020. This facility has many micro films containing the vital records of aitutaki people. Relax with a intimate picnic on the alabaster beach of one of aitutakis minor islands, uninhabited and lined with swaying palm trees. Come and see some of the most beautiful sights in the south pacific. When we reached the airport the ticket agent asked if we were jim and carole. The cook islands, named after the british captain who seems to have been everywhere in the pacific, are scattered like tiny jewels over a large stretch of sea between tahiti and samoa.
Milan, ok1dwce51dwc send to pictures from aitutaki island, cook islands. Check out tripadvisor members 4,343 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in aitutaki. History of aitutaki lonely planet travel information. Ginas garden lodges offers four spacious, well appointed selfcontained lodges in four acres of landscaped gardens. Aitutaki lagoon private island resortadults only offers 36 airconditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature dvd players and safes. Cook islands ministry of cultural development, rarotonga.
Aitutaki the blue lagoon, cook islands, south pacific. Riki devon has been married three times and hes getting ready to give wedlock a fourth try. Institute of pacific studies and the cook islands centre, university of the south pacific. Flights to the cook islands search for flights and deals to the cook islands. Secluded and romantic, 15 motus islets are sprinkled across this huge turquoise, sunkissed lagoon. Aitutakis traditional drumming is reputed to be the best in the cook islands. A step back in time to the history of cook islands.
The aitutaki almost atoll formed from a volcanic eruption on the floor bed, 5 kilometres below the south pacific ocean. Soon after landing in rarotonga you can be kayaking on the crystal clear lagoon, sipping on your first cocktail or relaxing poolside at your beautiful resort. Aitutaki is considered the vacation island of the cook islands. Kuki airani is a selfgoverning island country in the south pacific ocean in free association with new zealand. World famous explorer, captain cook, discovered much of the south pacific and accurately charted many islands as a means to establish boundaries for rule by the british empire. Aitutaki accommodations, cook islands vacation, news. It is a triangularshaped almostatoll rising up 4000 metres from the floor of the pacific ocean.
Selfgovernment in free association with new zealand was achieved in 1965. Aitutaki lagoon resort beach, aitutaki, cook islands. This magnificent and remote island is the stuff of which dreams are made. When they achieved selfgovernment, cook islanders remained new zealand. Aitutaki photos featured images of aitutaki, southern. It was huge with a private pool, kitchen, huge bedroom living a area, outdoor shower and daybed pavilion all totally private in a fenced courtyard area. English navigator when it appeared for the first time on a russian naval chart in the early 1800s. Today, the island is a wealth of cultural tradition, with inhabitants keeping their history alive through song, dance, legends and crafts. Secluded and romantic, 15 motus islets are sprinkled across this huge turquoise, sunlit lagoon. Aitutaki cook islands family history centre genealogy.
Pacific resort aitutaki aitutaki accommodation cook. The aitutaki, cook islands family history library is located in a classroom of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. From the air or on the water, aitutaki will take your breath away. I am taking my honeymoon there, and i have enjoyed reading books set in the places i am headed before i go. Despite being gorgeously small, aitutaki has several exceptionally good restaurants, most using daily fresh local produce to present exotic meals with an island. Discover the areas water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors. History and traditions of rarotonga by te ariki tara are. Aitutaki is the second most visited island of the cook islands. A luxurious and tranquil resort in the popular destination of aitutaki, in the cook islands, the pacific resort aitutaki is a haven of exotic beauty. The second most populated of the cook islands, aitutaki is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the pacific ocean. The majority of islands are low coral atolls in the northern group, with rarotonga, a volcanic island in the southern group, as the main administration and. The first settler was ru, who according to various traditions came from either avaiki now called raiatea or from tubuai both in french polynesia.
Popular cook islands nonfiction auckland libraries. Aitutaki lagoon cook islands stock photos download 822. This is an upscale destination, famous for its aerial photo shots. Aitutaki photos featured pictures of aitutaki, southern. Various legends tell of early polynesian settlers arriving on aitutaki by canoe. Aitutaki is one of the 15 tiny islands that make up the magical world of the cook islands, scattered over an area of 2. After aitutaki rose above the pacific ocean surface, coral formed on the shores of this high island like rarotonga is today. Tourism facilities are well developed, but the total number of visitors a year remains a small fraction of those staying on the capital island, so aitutaki still feels very unspoiled. It consists of three volcanic and 12 coral islets motuit was probably first settled around 900 ad and one of its great legendary polynesian discoverers was ru who named it utataki enua o ru ki te moana. Thus the cook islands was named in honour of captain james cooks extraordinary endeavors. Books and further reading relating to the history of anzac day in the pacific. For a tiny island, miles away from the nearest civilisation, tropical rarotonga has. The aqua water, foaming breakers around the perimeter reef and broad sandy beaches of its many small deserted islets make for a glorious scene. Pacific resort aitutaki, cook islands, book now with.
Drink in the panoramic views of supernatural aitutaki lagoon from your own personal paradise, on your own private island, here at aitutaki private island resort. Ginas garden lodges, aitutaki island, cook islands. The awardwinning pacific resort aitutaki, a paradise of lush tropical foliage and white sand beaches ringed by a stunningly beautiful lagoon of turquoise water. You will be greeted each morning by a spectacular view of aitutakis world famous lagoon, thanks to the private sundeck and absolute beachfront location of each of the 29 bungalows. Its only 220 km or a 50minute flight from rarotonga. If outdoor pursuits are more your speed, consider taking the easy hike to the highest peak on the island, maunga pu, where youll be rewarded with 360degree views. The main village is arutanga arutunga on the west side. Honeymoon island beach, aitutaki, cook islands ultimate. It comprises 15 islands whose total land area is 240 square kilometres 93 sq mi. She was the cook islands woman of the year in 2000 in the category. Pacific resort aitutaki is located on a private beach and in an area with good airport proximity. Cook islands cook book, taiora matengasmith, institute of pacific studies, usp. Aitutaki, the cooks secondmostvisited island, curls gently around one of the south pacifics most stunning lagoons.
The classic picture postcard of small palm tree fringed tropical island, with shallow, warm turquoise waters, corals, tropical fish and blue skies is taken here. This book traces the history and practice of tatatau tattoo in the cook islands. According to section 1 of the cook islands constitution, each island of the cook islands shall be deemed to include all smaller islands lying within 10 miles of the coast thereof. Charles darwin passed by on the 1835 beagle voyage. Its only 220 km or a 45minute flight from rarotonga. Aitutaki ayetootahki is an island in the southern cook islands, a 45 minute flight from the capital island of rarotonga understand. A little paradise means aitutaki, home to approximately 1800 people and the worlds most beautiful lagoon. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Aitutaki lagoon and its islands are breathtakingly beautiful. Check out tripadvisor members 4,346 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in aitutaki. The breathtaking fire dancing performances that take years of practice to perfect are not to be missed. See more ideas about cook islands, island and rarotonga cook islands.
Established as a british protectorate in 1888, they were annexed by new zealand in 1901. Iles cook aitutaki musiciens traditionnels cook islands. Aitutaki is the second most visited of the cook islands, and particularly popular with honeymooners. Secluded and romantic, it holds a compelling allure for honeymooners. Wherever rus homeland was, it had become overcrowded, so ru, his four wives, four brothers and their wives.
Ultimate guide april 2020 aitutaki lagoon resort luxury hotel on aitutaki atoll. Download 822 aitutaki lagoon cook islands stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Planning the cook islands is the perfect holiday destination. This category is for islands that lie within 10 miles of aitutaki.
Aitutaki village is located on the whitesandy beach of ootu. Aitutaki lagoon and its islands are truly a special place that offers many activities, lagoon tours, aitutaki fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, motu drop offs, dining and a little shopping. It offers studios with a private patio overlooking the ocean, pool or gardens. It is believed that this island was settled around 900 ad by legendary polynesian explorer ru. Small remoted islets socalled motu give the most beautiful landscapes with palms and. Atiu have recorded the richness of their traditions, history and culture, which. Sitting behind rarotonga in visitor numbers, aitutaki is known for its beauty and island history. Aitutaki is an atoll in the south pacific cook islands. A woman by his side, hell always try to charm her with.
Rarotonga, the principal island, is 2,500 miles due south of honolulu as far south of the equator as honolulu is north of it a similarity that provides both. Blogs from aitutaki, cook islands, oceania travel blog. See more ideas about cook islands, island and south pacific. Aitutaki was a british protectorate for several years and was under the legislation of new zealand for some time. Honeymoon island small uninhabited island motu of aitutaki atoll.
Aitutakis first european visitor was captain william bligh, who arrived on the bounty on 11 april 1789 17 days before the famous mutiny. Iles cook aitutaki musiciens traditionnels cook islands aitutaki traditional musician hors frontieres. No matter where you are or what you want to do, the islands are yours to enjoy at your leisure. And that indeed is the measure of a life well lived. Ginas garden lodges aitutaki is located at the southern end of the lagoon island of aitutaki in the cook islands, in a secluded garden setting near tautu village. The climate of aitutaki cook islands aitutaki is an atoll which consists of 17 islands and which is part of the cook islands. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Looking out onto the spectacular lagoon and beyond to azure waters and clear skies, the scenery here is perfect a real tropical hideaway. After rarotonga, aitutaki is our second most visited island in the cook islands.
Aitutaki island is situated in the southern hemisphere, west of tahiti and east of new zealand and lies in the same time zone as hawaii. History various legends tell of early polynesian settlers arriving on aitutaki by canoe. In 1821 john williams left tahitian preachers papeiha and vahapata here to convert the islanders to christianity. The material culture of the cook islands aitutaki open. Fortunately, budget travelers have some opportunities. Aitutaki is located in the top corner of the lagoon and shares the spot with a number of smaller islands motu. Located 265km north of rarotonga in the southern pacific, this beautiful island sits in a triangular shaped lagoon, with the lagoons outer reef dotted with a dozen or so picturesque motu or small islands. Aitutaki reef motel is 15 minutes walk from arutanga town centre. Sisters in the sun the story of suwarrow and palmerston atolls, a. The cook islands exclusive economic zone eez covers 1,960,027 square kilometres 756,771 sq mi of ocean.
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