AITUTAKI ... The Most Magical Lagoon On The Planet ???? ... found in the Cook Islands
AITUTAKI ... The Most Magical Lagoon On The Planet ???? ... found in the Cook Islands
Join me as we visit some of Aitutaki's most beautiful views from above. All scenes captured in January 2018 during our two week stay in the Cook Islands...a true South Pacific paradise! Scenes include: Pacific Resort Aitutaki, One Foot Island, Honeymoon Island, Heaven Sandbar.
Captured by the dji phantom 4 pro, during a 2 weeks stay to the cook islands (1 week on rarotonga and another week on aitutaki...both stays were at pacific resort properties)
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Babymoon Vlog #5 | One Foot Island, Aitutaki
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Tapuaetai: One Foot Island, Cook Island
Tapuaetai: One Foot Island, Cook Island
COOK ISLANDS-AITUTAKI 4K-THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LAGOON
Amazing Day tour in Aiutaki and a short clip from the famous Muri Beach
TOP 10 Places to visit in Cook Islands
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10. Maungapu
At 124 m, Maungapu is the highest point on Aitutaki. A short 30-minute hike to the top affords spectacular views over the lagoon and lush, palm-studded landscape. A sign on the road opposite Paradise Cove marks the trailhead, and the track is marked on the free maps available on the island.
9. Aroa Marine Reserve
Sheltered by the outlying reef on Rarotonga's west coast, the crystal clear waters of the Aroa Marine Reserve are excellent for snorkeling. Parrot fish, Moorish idols, wrasse, and angelfish are just some of the species snorkelers might spot here, and the lagoon is off-limits to motorized boats making it especially safe for swimming and snorkeling with small children. Kayaking is also a popular pursuit.
8. Cook Islands Cultural Village
Encompassing five acres of lush tropical gardens, the Cook Islands Cultural Village gives visitors a feel for traditional island life. Coconut husking, cooking, fishing, dancing, carving, weaving, and Maori bush medicine are just some of the activities visitors can learn about on the Cultural Village Tour. The packages include a meal and dance show.
7. Avarua
Situated on the north coast of Rarotonga, Avarua is the capital of the Cook Islands. This relaxed little town has a friendly feel, and visitors will find shops, restaurants, and several tourist attractions here. On Sunday mornings, the sweet strains of Maori hymns waft from the CICC (Cook Islands Christian Church). Dating from 1853, the church is made of coral, and some of the island's most famous people are buried in its graveyard, including the first prime minister of the Cook Islands. The Cook Islands Library and Museum Society houses a collection of rare books on the Pacific, and the museum offers a glimpse of the cultural history of the islands.
6. Arorangi
Arorangi is a small village on the west side of the island. It was the first missionary village on Rarotonga. Today sightseers can visit the Cook Island Christian Churchdating from 1849 and view a monument to the island's first missionary, Papeiha. Arorangi Beach is a beautiful spot to bask on the sand by day and watch the sun sink into the sea at dusk.
5. Cross Island Walk (The Needle)
The cross-island walk is a great way to explore Rarotonga's lush scenery. The trail leads from the north coast up to the pinnacle rock Te Rua Manga and then via Wigmore's Falls to the south coast. The falls are beautiful after heavy rain with a pool at their base, but the cascades slow to a trickle during the dry season.
4. Titikaveka Beach
On the southwest coast of Rarotonga, pretty Titikaveka Beach and lagoon is one of the island's best areas to swim and snorkel. The water is often so clear that swimmers need only stand in the lagoon to spot colorful fish. Snorkelers will find a plethora of marine life around the many coral heads, and the lagoon is dotted with blue sea stars.
3. Muri Beach
On the southeast coast of Rarotonga, Muri Beach or Muri Lagoon, as it is sometimes called, is one of the most popular and picturesque beaches on the island. Crystal clear shallows stretch into dreamy shades of aquamarine, and snorkelers can see coral and many species of tropical fish. Four offshore islets, called motu, shimmer on the horizon, enhancing the beauty of the area.
2. Tapuaetai (One Foot Island)
Fringed by gently curving coconut palms, beautiful Tapuaetai, or One Foot Island as it is more commonly known, is the most visited of Aitutaki's motu, and for good reason. This stunning island is worthy of most people's wildest tropical fantasies. Beach-lovers can bask on its beautiful white sands, wade and snorkel in the turquoise lagoon, and even get their passport stamped at the tiny post office.
1. Aitutaki Lagoon
Aitutaki's main attraction is the large picture-perfect lagoon with translucent turquoise water. Twenty-one small islands (motu) dot the outer edge of the lagoon, some of which can be visited on cruises or tours. Kayaking is also a great way to explore these tiny islets. The small island of Maina in the southwest corner of the lagoon offers excellent snorkeling opportunities and is home to a beautiful sandbar known as Honeymoon Island.
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Aitutaki and Vaka Cruise
A short video for our few days on Aitutaki main land and the Vaka Cruise. Sorry about the image stability
The Vaka Cruise - Aitutaki Lagoon
In this video you'll see a summary of our experience on THE VAKA CRUISE around the stunning Aitutaki Lagoon, in the Cook Islands. Breathtaking landscapes, lots of fun, music and beautiful snorkeling! For sure a must do when visiting Aitutaki! Keep following us on:
Aitutaki One Foot (print) Island
Our recent holiday in March 2017, staying 3 nights (4 days) on Tapuaetai (Tapuae = Footprint, tai = one).
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bishops cruises Aitutaki, One foot island , COOK ISLANDS
published on 07.10.2019
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One Foot Island (Tapuaetai) in the lagoon of Aitutaki, Cook Islands (June 2, 2011)
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Locals playing the guitar at the post office / bar of One Foot Island (Tapuaetai) in the lagoon of Aitutaki, Cook Islands. The lagoon of Aitutaki is consistently ranked amongst the most beautiful places in the world.
Aitutaki: a Tour by Drone - Part 1 (One Foot Island, Rapota)
A tour of #Aitutaki Lagoon, its islands and sandbars, by drone.
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- Akaiti Mai Koe (Brother Love)
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Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Hey everyone,
I took this trip a while back and wasn’t very confident enough to post it up as I didn’t have enough film to edit and play around with. But I thought I’d still share it with you guys.
Aitutaki is literally ‘Heaven on Earth’. From the calm and beautiful blue waters to their welcoming locals on the island; Aitutaki needs to be on your Travel List!
Meitaki.
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one foot island and sand bank
ONE FOOT ISLAND - BEHIND THE SCENES
When we filmed one-foot island in Aitutaki - Rarotonga we had a scene where the father is fishing with his son, so we caught 10 fish outside the lagoon to put in the canoe and kept two fish alive so when we shot the scene and our father [ Quintin ] could bring up fish that we're alive and wriggling.
There is an island around where I live. It has its name by its legend.
Some people say it is called a One-foot island because it is shaped like a foot. But it isn't shaped like a foot.
The legend starts with a man and his son fishing on a canoe.
Their village is attacked by their enemy warriors. The father turns and paddles the canoe to the closest island to get up on and run or hide from their enemy's.
The Warriors got on their Canoe and paddled to this island.
As the father and son parted from their canoe, the father walked on his sons foot prints, making sure it only looked like there were only one set of foot prints.
When the warriors reached the island they were confused to see only one pair of footprints. They thought there were two people. Forgetting their confusion, they boarded the island.
The boy's father told his son to climb a tree. The boy did as he was told. The warriors reached them, and thinking there was only one person they killed the man and left. The boy then knew his father had saved his life.
That is how this island got its name, I will load the finished film on this site this week.
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Beautiful Cook Islands - From Land, Sea and Air
A trip through the white sandy beaches and warm lagoons of the idyllic islands of Rarotonga and Aitutaki, Cook Islands
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A snorkelling trip in Aitutaki Lagoon in the Cook Islands. Paradise.
Beautiful white sands of Aitutaki Lagoon in the Cook Islands in the Pacific. A wonderful place to go on a holiday. This is paradise.
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Pacific Resort Aitutaki | Cook Islands
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Travel Professor - Tourism in Aitutaki, one of the World's Most Beautiful Lagoons
Aitutaki is one of the Cook Islands. It has a local population of about 2,000 people, but about 30,000 visitors. It continuously appears on lists of the world's most beautiful lagoons. Such small islands necessitate careful planning and management of tourism to maximise tourism's benefits and reduce negative impacts.