Aitutaki Cruise, COOK ISLANDS
Airing Date: Jan 1st, 2002
The tiny island is most famous for its beautiful blue lagoon and naturally, most of its activities are water-based. So if you love swimming, snorkelling or windsurfing, then this could be your own little slice of heaven for a holiday built primarily on relaxation.
Paradise Island Cruises run day trips around the island.
The first stop on the trip is the deserted island of Moturakau, which is where 'Shipwrecked' was filmed. From there, you can head across the lagoon for another refreshing dose of swimming and snorkelling. The fish here are so tame that they can be hand-fed.
If you are feeling a bit hungry yourself, a feast of barbecued fish, fresh fruit and salads will be cooked on board for you. The good news is, the tour then finishes at One Foot Island, which is a remote, picture-perfect spot with a great refreshment hut. Perfect spot to chill out for an hour or two after your huge lunch!
The best way to really get a feel for the local culture once you are back on dry land is to take a bus ride through the main village of Aratunga. This will give you the chance to meet the interesting locals.
The facts
Pacific Unlimited Holidays offer packages to Aitutaki, which include return airfares with Air New Zealand and Air Rarotonga, three nights' accommodation at Gina's Garden Lodges in Aitutaki plus one extra night's accommodation in Rarotonga.
Prices start from $1399 per adult twin share from Sydney and $1999 from Perth.
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation
