How do you get to Aitutaki on Cook Islands?

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

1. How do you get to Aitutaki on Cook Islands?
2. What is Aitutaki famous for?
3. What is the difference between Rarotonga and Aitutaki?
4. Are Cook Islands expensive?
5. Is Rarotonga or Aitutaki better?
6. What is the average temperature in the Cook Islands?
7. Is Aitutaki worth visiting?
8. Is Aitutaki better than Rarotonga?
9. Is food expensive in Rarotonga?
10. How expensive is Rarotonga?
11. Is alcohol expensive in Rarotonga?
12. What language is spoken on the Cook Islands?
13. What kind of food do they eat in the Cook Islands?
14. How much money should I take to Rarotonga?
15. Which is better Rarotonga or Aitutaki?
16. What is the best month to go to Rarotonga?
17. Do they speak English in the Cook Islands?
18. Are there snakes on Cook Islands?
19. Are there sharks in the Cook Islands?
20. How much spending money do I need for Rarotonga?

How do you get to Aitutaki on Cook Islands?

GETTING THERE:

1. One of the only ways to get to Aitutaki is through Rarotonga, the main island in The Cook Islands. ...
2. Air Rarotongais the local airline, and has flights to Aitutaki and 8 other Cook Islands daily.

What is Aitutaki famous for?

It is an "almost atoll", with fifteen islets in a lagoon adjacent to the main island. Total land area is 18.05 km2 (6.97 sq mi), and the lagoon has an area of between 50 and 74 km2 (19 and 29 sq mi). A major tourist destination, Aitutaki is the second most visited island of the Cook Islands....Aitutaki.

Geography
Population	1,712

What is the difference between Rarotonga and Aitutaki?

Rarotonga is the Cook Islands' main island that all international flights head to. ... Aitutaki is a much much smaller island that you have to fly to from Rarotonga with AirRaro (the only airline that flies here). There is one main 'town' but this literally consists of a small shop and a cafe.

Are Cook Islands expensive?

A lot of people think the Pacific is filled with expensive islands and resorts. But that's not true and a visit to the Cook Islands will prove that. Visiting these islands are pretty affordable compared to neighboring countries.

Is Rarotonga or Aitutaki better?

However, peoples' preferences here can really vary with a good many people preferring Aitutaki over Rarotonga. Certainly Aitutaki's lagoon is far more spectacular - though Raro's island scenery is more beautiful than Aitutaki's. As has been mentioned, Air Rarotonga is the airline from Rarotonga to Aitutaki.

What is the average temperature in the Cook Islands?

Cook Islands Annual Average Climate

Averages	Jan	Nov
Rainfall (mm)	250.4	196.7
Temp (°C)	26.8	26
Min Temp (°C)	24.9	24.1
Max Temp (°C)	29.2	28.5

Is Aitutaki worth visiting?

Yes, it really is that beautiful and yes, it really is worth the extra effort. The most common way to reach Aitutaki is by air and the only airline to fly the route is Air Rarotonga. ... The day trip comes as a package and would include your hotel transfer, return flight, boat trip around the lagoon and lunch on board.

Is Aitutaki better than Rarotonga?

For absolute quiet, Aitutaki is the best choice. It also tends to have warmer and sunnier weather. For a wider range of things to do, places to shop (there is almost none of this on Aitutaki) and places to eat, Rarotonga is the most sensible place to go.

Is food expensive in Rarotonga?

Is food expensive in Rarotonga? Food prices in supermarkets are higher than in United States. For example, in Rarotonga you have to pay for: Bottle or carton of milk (1 liter): 1.70 USD (2.50 NZD)

How expensive is Rarotonga?

Rarotonga is quite often cheaper than Aitutaki so if you're on a budget, it's safe to stay in this island. Depending on your spending habits and lifestyle, a safe manageable pocket money would be $100 - $150 NZ dollars per day. You can of course bring more than this!

Is alcohol expensive in Rarotonga?

Spirits are generally regarded as being cheap in the Rarotonga airport duty free shops, but wine is not really cheaper.

What language is spoken on the Cook Islands?

Rarotongan EnglishPukapukan language Cookinseln/Amtssprachen The official languages of the Cook Islands include English and Cook Islands Māori (or "Rarotongan"). Cook Islands Maori and its dialectic variants are closely related to both Tahitian and to New Zealand Māori. The language of Pukapukan is also spoken and is closely related to the Samoan language.

What kind of food do they eat in the Cook Islands?

Traditional main meals consist of bread or rice with starchy vegetables such as taro, kumara, coconut, fish, and a variety of ocean delicacies such as pasua (giant clam). Breadfruit, banana, cassava, coconut, papaya and taro. Local fruit and vegetables.

How much money should I take to Rarotonga?

Rarotonga is quite often cheaper than Aitutaki so if you're on a budget, it's safe to stay in this island. Depending on your spending habits and lifestyle, a safe manageable pocket money would be $100 - $150 NZ dollars per day. You can of course bring more than this!

Which is better Rarotonga or Aitutaki?

However, peoples' preferences here can really vary with a good many people preferring Aitutaki over Rarotonga. Certainly Aitutaki's lagoon is far more spectacular - though Raro's island scenery is more beautiful than Aitutaki's. As has been mentioned, Air Rarotonga is the airline from Rarotonga to Aitutaki.

What is the best month to go to Rarotonga?

The best time to visit Rarotonga is throughout October and November. This is during the dry season, when the weather is hot (but tolerable) and not too wet. It also avoids the peak holiday seasons allowing for a much more relaxing escape.

Do they speak English in the Cook Islands?

Nearly everyone in the Cook Islands speaks English, which is an official language along with Cook Islands Maori, a Polynesian language similar to Tahitian and New Zealand Maori.

Are there snakes on Cook Islands?

There are no snakes or spiders on the islands The Cook Islands are home to a variety of marine life, tropical flowers and plants. However, there's not a snake or poisonous spider in sight.

Are there sharks in the Cook Islands?

There are 18 different species of shark found in Cook Island waters. The more common sharks include the white-tip reef shark, the black-tip reef shark and the grey reef shark. Other sightings include hammerhead sharks, oceanic white-tip sharks, tiger sharks and whale sharks.

How much spending money do I need for Rarotonga?

Rarotonga is quite often cheaper than Aitutaki so if you're on a budget, it's safe to stay in this island. Depending on your spending habits and lifestyle, a safe manageable pocket money would be $100 - $150 NZ dollars per day. You can of course bring more than this!