Island Life - Tips from Us
ISLAND LIFE
WiFi
We are a Vodaphone hotspot, but before you can access the signal here, you’ll need to purchase a voucher. We recommend purchasing and activating an eSIM from Vodaphone Cook Islands prior to your arrival into the Cook Islands. Once on the island, hotspot vouchers can be purchased around the island and the nearest outlet is Koru Café, only a 5 minute walk away. The Boat Shed also sells vouchers and it’s just another 2 minute walk past Koru Café. Telephone
Our Beach Huts don’t have landlines, but we are happy to assist you with making local calls during your stay with us. Just see our friendly staff in the office or the Restaurant during your stay.
Rental Scooters & Cars
We don’t have scooters or cars available to hire, however you can reserve one by contacting one of the companies below or our team can make arrangements for you.
Popoara Rentals: +682 31739 | rentals@popoara.co.ck
Aitutaki Car & Bike Hire: +682 76566 | www.aitutakicarhire.com
Rino’s Rentals: +682 31197
Wharf Transfers & Taxi Services
Just need a ride to town, the wharf, church? Taxi services are available.
Aitutaki Taxi - Aunty Rima - 71472
Kutekute - Maria & Paul - 74193
Our Heritage & Culture
Ararau Enua O Ru Ki Te Moana
(we live for song and dance)
Aitutaki islanders are “happy go lucky” people and we enjoy and appreciate the simple things in life. Our heritage has been passed to us from our ancestors through music and dance and we share this with our visitors as a sign of appreciation and love.
Please be mindful to dress conservatively when off the beach and our property. Bathing suits are discouraged in public spaces, especially in the main town or shop areas.
Our Faith
The first missionaries carried the message of the bible to Aitutaki in 1950. We are a Christian-orientated island and are proud to have 11 churches. We invite visitors to join us in worship on Sundays.
Our Land
We take pride in keeping our little island paradise clean and ask that you be mindful of trash and deposit it properly to avoid it blowing into our pristine lagoon.
Our Language
We speak English and Cook Islands Māori. Each island has their own dialect, but we all use these words and we encourage you to learn them too:
Kia Orana – Greeting
Ka kite – Goodbye
Meitaki - Thank you
Meitaki Atupaka - Thank you very much
LAGOON TOURS | Bishop’s Cruises
Annie - 31009 www.bishopcruises.com
The best way to enjoy Aitutaki Lagoon is by boarding a boat for a tour. Bishop’s Cruises has been exploring the lagoon with locals and visitors for more than 20 years and is also the owner-operator of the One Foot Island Post Office. Yes, you can post a postcard right from this little piece of heaven! Bring your passport and have it stamped with the famous One Foot Island visa as a souvenir.
Bishop’s Cruises Full Day Lagoon Cruise
10am - 4pm
$170NZ per person
Includes: beach towels, snorkeling gear & lunch (fresh BBQ fish & salad)
Explore the majestic lagoon with a visit to Akaiami, Moturakau & One Foot Island. Snorkel with the incredible marine life. Take a million photos while visiting the famous Sandbank. Spend the rest of the day lounging in the lagoon and enjoying paradise.
Bishop’s Cruises Private Half Day Charter
10am - 1pm
$500NZ for two passengers ($50 each additional passenger)
Includes: private boat & Captain, beach towels, snorkeling gear, & bottled water
Bishop’s Cruises Private Full Day Charter
10am - 4pm
$700 for two passengers ($100 each additional passenger)
Includes: private boat & Captain, beach towels, snorkeling gear, bottled water and the option to enjoy lunch on One Foot Island
Our front desk staff can also arrange a Circle Tour of the island with a local guide, fishing charters, spa treatments, private excursions or other activity recommendations.