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Ranginui's Retreat,
PO Box 8, Aitutaki,
Cook Islands
Phone: 31 657
Fax: 31 658
www.ranginuis.com
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Steve Schofield
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one foot island
arutunga village
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Aitutaki Lagoon is the second most visited island in the Cook Islands. The main island of Rarotonga, location of the international airport, is a 45-minute flight. Aitutaki is a lagoon island with one main island (Aitutaki - highest point just 124 metres) and 21 small uninhabited islets (motu) surrounding the fringing reef. The lagoon is 12 km wide by 15km long and has an amazing array of turquoise colours and tropical fish making it a popular destination for day cruises and snorkelling. Aitutaki has a population of just under 2000, the majority living a subsistence lifestyole of fishing and farming with tourism the largest income earner. Getting to Aitutaki: Air Rarotonga are the only internal airline with 4-5 daily flights from Rarotonga (international airport) to Aitutaki and back, but no flights on Sundays. A visitor permit for 31 days is granted to all Nationals on arrival at Rarotonga airport (presentation of a valid passport for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay and a ticket for return or onward travel is required). Visas can be extended for up to six months at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration in Rarotonga. Departure Tax = NZ$25 or NZ$10 under 12 years, infants free. The Cook Islands uses the NZ$ currency There is an ATM machine in Arutunga Town but the bank only opens twice a week and cannot process credit card cash advances. Cook Islands time is 10 hours behind GMT (London), 20 hours behind NZ and 5 hours behind US West Coast. International Dialing Code = (682) Electricity = 240v / 40Hz (same voltage as UK and NZ) with plugs being three flat pins (same as NZ). US Visitors will require a convertor. More Cook Islands Travel Information Cook Islands Pictures Tour About Ranginui's Retreat |
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