Continent |
Oceania |
Country |
Cook Islands |
Next Big City |
Rarotonga |
Next Town |
Aratunga |
Type: |
Island, Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
None |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Corals, Rocks, Stones, Shells |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Chop or flat water depending on which side of the sandbar you go. Clean coral sand bottom, no booties. Clam farm reserve and great snorkeling at the end of the spit.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
Shells |
Beach Users: |
No information |
White coral sand. Palm trees on the main part of the island. No water supply. No shade on the sandbar, wear block and a hat.
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
|
Shorts |
A rashie for sun protection...don't forget to put it on your feet as well.
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
E, ESE, SE, SSE |
Main Direction: |
E, ESE, SE, SSE |
Predominant direction SE but works in any wind. Generally SE/E trades but we sailed it in a northerly! Works in most directions.
Transport |
Boat |
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Access
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Short walk |
Boat transport required, many operators on the island do day trips so you have to fit in with them.
Rules |
Zones |
Marine reserve/clam farm adjacent, it's clearly marked.
Island nights and mango eating contests, it's a quiet paradise, chill out!
